Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday arrived in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, to commiserate with families of the students abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga.
His trip followed a directive from President Bola Tinubu, who tasked him with assessing the situation firsthand and reassuring affected communities.
Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson to the vice-president, in a statement on Wednesday said Shettima was determined to deliver the president’s message of solidarity and swift action.
“The vice-president is here on the president’s instruction to stand with the families, listen to their concerns, and reaffirm government’s commitment to securing the release of the schoolgirls,” Nkwocha said.
Shettima was received on arrival by Governor Nasiru Idris, alongside senior state officials, traditional leaders and heads of security agencies.
Speaking on the reception, Nkwocha noted that the unity displayed by state authorities underscored the seriousness of the incident.
“The collaborative response from the state government and security chiefs shows that everyone is aligned in bringing the girls home safely,” he added.
Nkwocha further described the visit as part of a broader federal effort to strengthen security coordination in the region. “This trip is not ceremonial,” he explained.
“It is a direct attempt to evaluate ongoing operations, offer federal support, and ensure that every necessary resource is deployed.”
The vice-president is expected to meet with community leaders as well as relatives of the abducted students before receiving briefings from military and intelligence units involved in the search-and-rescue mission.
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