"A total of 25 girls were abducted on 17 November from the Government Girls Comprehensive secondary school in Kebbi state's Maga town, but one of them was able to escape the same day, the school's principal said. The remaining 24 were all saved, according to a statement from the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, though no details were released about the rescue."
"I am relieved that all the 24 girls have been accounted for. Now, we must put as a matter of urgency more boots on the ground in the vulnerable areas to avert further incidents of kidnapping, the statement said. The attack in Kebbi was among a spate of recent mass abductions in Nigeria, including a raid on St Mary's school in north-central Niger state on Friday, in which more than 300 students and staff from the Catholic school were abducted."
"I am excited to receive the news of their freedom. The past few days have been difficult for me and my family, especially their mother, Abdullahi said in a telephone interview. I will wait to see from the government about their wellbeing, but I can't wait to see them in good health."
On 17 November, 25 girls were abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive secondary school in Maga town, Kebbi state; one escaped the same day. The remaining 24 girls were later rescued and are now reported to be in the custody of authorities, though officials released no details about the operation. President Bola Tinubu called for increased security deployment to vulnerable areas to prevent further kidnappings. The Kebbi attack occurred amid a series of mass abductions across Nigeria, including a raid on St Mary's school in Niger state where over 300 were taken and 50 escaped. Separately, 38 worshippers abducted in a church attack in Kwara state have been freed.
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