The district head, Muhammad Sanid Dantani, said the community remains traumatised and has turned to prayer as authorities continue rescue efforts. Armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, on Monday and kidnapped 25 students.

The attack occurred less than an hour after security personnel assigned to the school reportedly withdrew, a development community members believe created an opening for the attackers. The incident adds to a series of school kidnappings across northern Nigeria.

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Residents have been holding nightly gatherings in solidarity with affected families, while Friday’s prayer is expected to draw clerics, traditional leaders and local officials. The district head said the prayer will also focus on peace and security in the region.

Governor Nasir Idris and the federal government have both promised to ensure the safe rescue of the students. A similar prayer session was held in Zuru earlier in the week.

Source: Punch