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Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi Reveal the Stress Behind Their Multi-Destination Weddings: “It Was Insane”

by Women Times on December 15, 2025

By Prosper Mene

Nigerian power couple Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, and Afrobeats star Mr Eazi (Oluwatosin Ajibade) have opened up about the intense challenges and disagreements they faced while planning their extravagant triple wedding celebrations earlier this year.

In a candid recent interview, the newlyweds admitted that organizing three destination weddings in just three months—across Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland—was far more demanding than they anticipated. “We did three weddings within three months. That was insane,” Temi shared, highlighting the logistical nightmare of pulling off multiple high-profile events in quick succession.

The couple originally planned a simple, private court wedding in Nigeria for privacy reasons. However, concerns about publicity led to heated debates. One idea was to have court officials conduct the ceremony in their living room, but disagreements arose, Mr Eazi was uncomfortable with it, while Temi found it appealing. They considered the UK but ultimately chose Monaco for its sentimental value, describing it as their “Euro base” and a calm, distraction-free spot.

Mr Eazi also expressed surprise at the “mountain of administration” involved in marriage, far beyond just signing papers.

Despite the stress, the weddings were a global sensation:

May 2025: Intimate civil ceremony in Monaco, on the meaningful date of Mr Eazi’s late mother’s birthday.

July 2025: Vibrant Yoruba traditional wedding at the Otedola family home in Dubai, complete with cultural elements like performances by King Sunny Ade.

August 2025: Dreamy white wedding in Iceland, at the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church, inspired by the country’s natural beauty.

The couple even teased a potential fourth ceremony, with Mr Eazi joking, “And we have one more to go.”

Fans have praised their unconventional approach, blending rich Nigerian heritage with global glamour.

Temi and Mr Eazi’s love story, which began in 2017 and led to a 2022 proposal, continues to captivate, proving that even fairy-tale weddings come with real-world hurdles.

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Suspected Rapist Arrested in Lagos School After Victim Recognises Him Two Months Later

by Women Times on November 29, 2025

By Prosper Mene

A yet-to-be-identified man accused of raping a female secondary school student in the Ojodu area of Lagos has been arrested after the survivor spotted him inside the school premises and raised the alarm.

The incident, which occurred about two months ago at the victim’s residence, only came to light on Wednesday when the suspect walked into the school compound, triggering an immediate reaction from the traumatised teenager.

A viral video obtained by City Round showed angry residents dragging the suspect towards the Ojodu Police Division at Grammar School Bus Stop, Ogunnusi Road, as they demanded instant justice.

A resident who witnessed the arrest and spoke on condition of anonymity told our correspondent that the suspect, believed to be a roadside shoe cobbler in the area, gained access to the girl’s home under the pretext of asking for drinking water.

“He told the girl he was thirsty and needed water. As soon as she turned to fetch it, he forced his way into the house and raped her,” the resident said.

The survivor initially kept silent about the assault, confiding only in her personal diary. The matter reportedly surfaced after someone read the diary entry and alerted others.

The same resident alleged that the suspect had previously attempted to rape another female student of the same school during a church programme.

“The second girl said she went to use the restroom, thinking it was for females only and didn’t lock the door. The man followed her, barged in and tried to force himself on her, but she fought back, hit him and escaped,” the source added.

The suspect was said to frequently loiter around the area, sometimes pretending to be homeless, despite having a shoe-repair spot nearby.

A senior official from the Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance confirmed that preliminary findings showed the actual rape did not occur on school premises.

“The survivor saw the suspect within the school complex, instantly recognised him and alerted the school counsellor. He was immediately apprehended and handed over to the police. She told the school the incident happened at her residence,” the official stated.

As of the time of filing this report, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, could not be reached for official comment.

This latest case comes months after the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency confirmed the arrest of another suspect for the alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl in Iyana Ipaja, underscoring the persistent challenge of sexual violence against minors in the state.

Chaos at Borno Girls’ School: Students Flee in Terror Amid Suspected Terrorist Raid

by Women Times on November 25, 2025

By Prosper Mene

Screams were heard at Government Girls’ Secondary School in Ngala, Borno State at dawn, as dozens of female students ran from their dormitories in a desperate bid to escape what locals described as a brazen suspected attack by Islamist militants.

The incident, happening early Monday morning, has plunged the already volatile region into renewed panic, evoking haunting memories of the 2014 Chibok kidnapping that claimed over 270 schoolgirls and ignited a global outcry.

Eyewitnesses recounted a scene of utter bedlam around 4 a.m., when gunfire erupted near the school’s perimeter fence. “The shots came from the shadows, sudden, relentless, like thunder cracking the night,” said Aisha Mohammed, a 16-year-old student who hid under her bed before sprinting barefoot across the compound with classmates. “We didn’t wait to see faces; we just ran. Teachers were shouting for us to get low, but fear took over. Some girls tripped and cried out, but we pulled each other up and kept going.” At least 40 students fled into nearby scrubland and surrounding villages, according to school officials, while others barricaded themselves in classrooms until military reinforcements arrived an hour later.

The attack bears the hallmarks of operations by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a Boko Haram splinter group that has intensified assaults on soft targets in Borno State amid escalating insecurity. No group has claimed responsibility, but sources within the Nigerian military point to ISWAP’s recent pattern of hit-and-run raids aimed at sowing terror and abducting girls for recruitment or ransom. “This wasn’t a full abduction like before, but the intent was clear: to terrify and divide,” said a local vigilante leader, speaking on condition of anonymity. “The gunmen fired high to panic everyone, then probed the fence. Praise God, most girls slipped away before they could breach it fully.”

Borno, Nigeria’s northeastern epicenter of the 14-year insurgency, has seen a rise in such incidents. Just last week, 13 teenage girls were kidnapped while harvesting crops in a nearby community, forcing entire families to flee their homes. In a separate raid on November 17, suspected bandits stormed a girls’ boarding school in Kebbi State, killing the vice principal and abducting 25 students, though one later escaped through dense forests.

These events shows a grim trend: over 300 schoolchildren seized from a Catholic school in Niger State just days ago, with 50 managing a daring escape from their captors. Rights groups warn that such attacks disproportionately target girls’ education, with more than 1,000 students kidnapped nationwide since 2014.

The Nigerian army swiftly deployed a joint task force of soldiers, police, and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) vigilantes to secure the school and scour the Sambisa Forest, a notorious militant stronghold, for signs of the attackers. “We engaged the suspects in a brief firefight, forcing their retreat,” said Major Ibrahim Yusuf, a military spokesperson in Maiduguri. “No students were taken, but we’re treating this as a foiled abduction plot. Intelligence suggests they were scouting for vulnerabilities.” By midday, the school was locked down, with counselors on site to support traumatized students. Classes have been suspended indefinitely, and parents converged on the gates, some weeping as they reunited with their daughters.

The raid’s timing, mere weeks after the 11th anniversary of the Chibok abductions, has amplified calls for action. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar decried the “brutal reminder that the North is bleeding,” linking it to slain military officers and mass displacements in neighboring states. Amnesty International echoed the sentiment, urging the federal government to bolster school fortifications and prosecute enablers of extremism. “These girls deserve to learn without fear,” said Osai Ojigho, the group’s Nigeria director. “The cycle of violence must end now.”

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Archbishop Adewale to Tinubu: “Nigeria Is in Chaos” – Demands Immediate Rescue of 24 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

by Women Times on November 21, 2025

By Prosper Mene

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Adewale, has accused the country of sliding into “total chaos” and demanded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu use every available means to secure the immediate release of 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

In an open letter released Friday evening and now circulating widely across social media, the Archbishop wrote: “Nigeria is in chaos. Innocent children are being dragged from their hostels at gunpoint while a Vice Principal lies dead for daring to protect them. The tears of Kebbi mothers have reached heaven and must reach the seat of power. Mr President, these 24 girls must come home alive – not next month, not after another committee, but now.”

The attack took place in the early hours of Monday 18 November when more than 50 heavily armed bandits stormed the school around 4:15 a.m. They scaled the perimeter fence, opened fire indiscriminately, and shot dead the Vice Principal (Academic), Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, who tried to block their path. Speaking in Fulani and Hausa, the gunmen rounded up female students from the hostels, selected 24 girls aged 12 to 16, tied their hands, and marched them into the surrounding forest. One 14-year-old student, Aisha Usman, pretended to collapse and was left behind; she later raised the alarm.

President Tinubu condemned the kidnapping the same day and ordered full mobilisation of security agencies. On Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Birnin Kebbi, met Governor Nasir Idris, consoled affected families, and led special prayers at the Emir’s palace. On Thursday, the President directed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, who as governor of Zamfara in 2021 secured the release of 279 abducted Jangebe schoolgirls without ransom, to relocate immediately to the Sokoto-Kebbi axis until the girls are freed. Matawalle arrived Birnin Kebbi yesterday morning with additional troops.

The President has also postponed scheduled state visits to South Africa and Angola to monitor developments hourly. Joint rescue teams from the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division, Police Mobile Force, Department of State Services, and local hunters are currently sweeping Kyanbakibu and Rijau forests, supported by Nigerian Air Force helicopter surveillance. Security sources say the girls remain within a 30–40 kilometre radius and have not yet been moved across the border into Niger Republic.

Public anger has surged online, with #RescueKebbiGirlsNow trending nationwide and many accusing the government of repeating the slow response seen in past abductions. #BringBackOurGirls co-founder Oby Ezekwesili lamented that eleven years after Chibok, Nigeria is “still here.” The Christian Association of Nigeria and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs have jointly declared seven days of national prayer and fasting beginning tomorrow.

Parents continue to camp outside the school gate, sleeping on mats under lanterns as they await news of their daughters. In his closing words, Archbishop Adewale warned President Tinubu: “History is watching. Posterity will judge whether we protected our children or abandoned them to bandits. Let these 24 girls be the last.”

The nation now waits, watches, and prays for their safe return.

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Schoolgirls Escape After Kidnappers’ Car Breaks Down in Niger State Attack

by Women Times on November 21, 2025

By Prosper Mene

Armed bandits stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School, a boarding school in Papiri town, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, in the early hours of Friday morning.

The attack started around 5:00 a.m. when the gunmen arrived on several motorcycles. They fired shots into the air to scare everyone and quickly entered the girls’ hostel. Students and teachers who were still sleeping were forced outside at gunpoint.

According to an eyewitness who spoke anonymously for security reasons, the bandits spent almost two hours inside the school, beating doors open and gathering the girls. They took away many schoolgirls (mostly aged 12–16) and at least 12 teachers. The exact number of abducted students is not yet confirmed, but some reports say more than 50 children were taken.

The kidnappers tried to move fast. They stole a private car near the school and forced several girls into it while others were put on the motorcycles.

Just a few metres from the school gate, the stolen car suddenly stopped. Witnesses said the engine made a loud noise and died completely. The bandits became angry and started shouting at each other in Hausa language. Some tried to push the car, but it would not start.

In that moment of confusion, several schoolgirls saw their chance. They opened the car doors, jumped out, and ran into the nearby bush. Others who were near the broken-down vehicle also scattered and hid.

One of the girls who escaped is 14-year-old Eze Gloria Chidinma. According to her sister, Gloria jumped over the school fence during the chaos and ran to a teacher’s house close by, where she hid until it was safe.

Because the car broke down, at least five to seven girls managed to escape. The rest were taken deeper into the forest by the bandits on motorcycles.

This incident adds to the current surge of school attacks in Nigeria this week. On Monday, 25 girls were kidnapped from a school in Kebbi State; two of them later escaped.

The Niger State government said they had ordered all boarding schools in risky areas to close temporarily because of security warnings, but St. Mary’s had reopened without full permission.

Security forces, local hunters, and vigilantes are now searching the forests around Papiri for the missing students and teachers. No ransom demand has been received yet.

Parents have gathered at the school gate, crying and praying for the safe return of their children.

We continue to hope and pray that the remaining girls and their teachers will be found and brought home safely very soon.

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Kebbi Abduction: Senator Vows Swift Rescue of Schoolgirls, Rejects Chibok Repeat

by Women Times on November 19, 2025

By Prosper Mene

Standing against the rising tide of school abductions in Nigeria’s northwest, Senator Garba Maidoki has pledged that the kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls from a Kebbi boarding school will not echo the haunting legacy of the 2014 Chibok tragedy. “This will not be like the Chibok girls,” Maidoki, representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, declared during an emotional visit to the affected community, vowing a rapid and secure return for the students.

The attack occurred in the pre-dawn hours of Monday, November 17, when armed gunmen stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. The assailants, believed to be bandits operating in the region’s dense forests, killed Vice Principal Hassan Yakubu Makuku in cold blood, injured a school guard, and herded the terrified girls from their dormitories into the darkness. The school, a beacon of education for girls in this remote agrarian community, was left in chaos, with families now clinging to fragile hopes amid the acrid smell of gunpowder and grief.

Maidoki, visibly shaken, described the incident as “the most unfortunate week of my life” during a Channels Television interview.He revealed that security forces have a “fair idea” of the girls’ location, confined within the Kebbi South Senatorial District, and commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their relentless pursuit. “They are right now in the forest,” he said, noting reports of seven soldiers wounded in clashes with the abductors just hours earlier. “There is high hope that these girls will be returned in the next one or two days.”

The full list of abducted students, released by Danko-Wasagu Local Government Chairman Hussaini Aliyu to counter misinformation, includes young women from junior and senior secondary classes: Fatima Sani Zimri, Hafsat Ibrahim, Nana Firdausi Jibril, Masauda Yakubu Romo, Hauwa Saleh, Hauwau Umar Imam, Salima Garba Umar, Salima Sani Zimri, Amina G. Umar, Rashida Muhammad Dingu, Saliha Umar, Aisha Usman, Jamila Iliyasu, Maryam Illiyasu, Najaatu Abdullahi, Zainab Kolo, Surraya Tukur, Hafsat Umar Yalmo, Maryam Usman, Amina Illiyasu, Ikilima Suleman, Khadija Nazifi, Hauwau Iliyasu, Hauwau Lawali, and one unnamed student. Amid the anguish, glimmers of relief emerged: At least two girls escaped the clutches of their captors during the chaos, one returning home safely and the other confirmed unharmed shortly after.

President Bola Tinubu swiftly condemned the assault, directing Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi and console the families on his behalf, while assuring the nation’s full commitment to the girls’ safe recovery. The Senate, erupting in bipartisan fury during Tuesday’s session, passed resolutions demanding urgent national security action, including an investigation into the underutilized Safe School Initiative Fund—a program meant to fortify educational institutions but plagued by questions of accountabiliy. Senator Adamu Aliero Abdullahi (Kebbi Central) labeled the raid a “slap in the face to our nation,” recalling a similar 2022 Kebbi abduction that dragged on for four agonizing years before resolution.

This latest horror revives painful memories of April 14, 2014, when Boko Haram insurgents seized 276 girls from Chibok, Borno State, in a mass kidnapping that ignited global outrage and the #BringBackOurGirls movement. Over a decade later, more than 80 Chibok girls remain unaccounted for, their plight a stark symbol of Nigeria’s enduring battle with insecurity.bab63b Northwest Nigeria, once spared the Islamist insurgency’s full fury, now grapples with banditry-fueled chaos, where armed gangs on motorcycles target schools for ransom, sowing fear and disrupting education. Just last March, over 200 pupils were freed from a Kaduna school after a similar ordeal.

As troops comb the surrounding forests under the directive of Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu—who emphasized that “success is not optional”—communities in Maga huddle in prayer vigils. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) joined the chorus of condemnation on International Students’ Day, urging an end to the “barbaric” assaults on learning.

Maidoki’s defiance cuts through the despair: “We will not allow this to become another Chibok.” For the families of Maga, those words are a lifeline in the shadows.

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Nnadozie Claims Historic Third Straight CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Award

by Women Times on November 19, 2025

By Prosper Mene

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has been crowned the 2025 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, securing the prestigious accolade for the third consecutive season. The 24-year-old Super Falcons star received the honor at the glittering CAF Awards ceremony held here tonight, edging out formidable challengers Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini.

Nnadozie’s latest triumph caps a banner year that has seen her elevate both club and country to new heights. With Paris FC last season, she played a pivotal role in lifting the Coupe de France Féminine in May, showcasing her shot-stopping prowess in high-stakes domestic action. Her move to England’s Women’s Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion has only amplified her global profile, where she has quickly become a cornerstone of the team’s defense.

On the international stage, Nnadozie was the undisputed hero of Nigeria’s triumphant 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in Morocco. As the Super Falcons clinched a record-extending 10th continental title, she anchored the backline with four clean sheets across six matches, conceding just twice from open play, including in the thrilling 3-2 final victory. Her commanding performances earned her the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper award, a fitting prelude to this CAF hat-trick.

This three-feat following wins in 2023 and 2024, places Nnadozie in rarefied air, unmatched by any other African women’s goalkeeper in recent history. Her sustained excellence has not gone unnoticed beyond the continent; just weeks ago, she was shortlisted for the 2025 FIFA Best Women’s Goalkeeper award, positioning her alongside global elites like Germany’s Ann-Katrin Berger and Spain’s Cata Coll.

Reflecting on her achievement via a post-ceremony statement shared on social media, Nnadozie expressed gratitude and resolve: “This is for every young girl in Nigeria and across Africa dreaming of standing tall in goal. Three in a row is special, but the work never stops. Thank you to my family, coaches, and the Super Falcons for believing in me.” Her words underscore a career defined not just by accolades, but by inspiring the next generation amid the growing momentum of women’s football in Africa.

As Nnadozie eyes upcoming challenges, including Brighton’s WSL title push and Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers, her legacy as Africa’s premier custodian is firmly etched.

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Missing FRSC Officer and Daughter Feared Killed by Osun Herbalist

by Women Times on November 19, 2025

By Prosper Mene

In a chilling development that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s road safety community, the bodies of a senior Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer and her teenage daughter have been discovered at a suspected herbalist’s den in Osun State, fueling fears of a ritualistic murder.

SRC Funmilayo Oluwamayokun Lasisi, a 38-year-old Superintendent Route Commander with the FRSC Abeokuta Unit, and her daughter, Sewa Lasisi, vanished without a trace on November 2, 2025, after leaving their residence at Obasanjo Hilltop Estate in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The mother and daughter, last seen departing their home that Sunday morning without disclosing their destination, had been the subject of an urgent public appeal by Ogun State Police just over a week ago.

The grim discovery was reported today by local media, confirming the worst fears of family, colleagues, and authorities. According to emerging details, the remains were found at a location linked to a traditional herbalist in Osun State, raising immediate suspicions of involvement in money rituals or other occult practices, a recurring scourge in parts of southwestern Nigeria. Police investigations are now underway, with officers from both Ogun and Osun Commands collaborating to unravel the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The disappearance was first reported to the Kemta Divisional Police Headquarters on November 5 by an FRSC colleague, accompanied by family members. Despite exhaustive efforts, including phone tracing and community outreach, their phones remained unreachable, and no leads surfaced until this heartbreaking breakthrough. Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, had earlier issued a statement urging the public for tips, assuring confidentiality for all information provided.

Funmilayo Lasisi was a dedicated fourth-level operational officer in the FRSC hierarchy, renowned for overseeing multiple routes and spearheading enforcement operations to curb road fatalities across Ogun State. Her abrupt absence not only disrupted corps activities but also left a void in the lives of those who knew her as a pillar of discipline and maternal warmth. Sewa, her teenage daughter, was described by relatives as a bright and promising young girl whose future was cut tragically short.

This incident underscores the persistent menace of ritual killings in Nigeria, where herbalists and self-proclaimed spiritualists have been implicated in numerous abductions and murders targeting vulnerable individuals. Just last year, Ogun Police paraded suspects in similar cases, including herbalists arrested for dismembering victims for body parts used in purported wealth-attracting charms. Authorities have vowed zero tolerance, but such tragedies persist, often exploiting trust in traditional healers.

The FRSC has yet to issue an official statement, but sources within the agency express profound grief and a renewed call for public vigilance. Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, has ordered a thorough probe, including forensic analysis and potential arrests.

As the nation mourns this profound loss, questions linger: Who lured the pair to Osun, and what dark motives drove this heinous act? The police urge anyone with information to come forward immediately, contactable via Kemta Divisional Headquarters or the command’s hotline.

President Tinubu Orders Immediate Rescue of 25 Abducted Girls Amid Renewed Bandit Onslaught

by Women Times on November 17, 2025

By Prosper Mene

Armed bandits stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, abducting 25 terrified schoolgirls and brutally gunning down the school’s vice principal. The attack, which unfolded around 4 a.m. local time, marks a chilling resurgence of school-targeted kidnappings, prompting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to issue a direct presidential order for their swift and safe recovery.

Eyewitness accounts and police reports paint a scene of chaos and horror. Gunmen, wielding sophisticated weapons and firing sporadically to sow panic, scaled the school’s perimeter fence and made straight for the female students’ hostel. In the ensuing melee, Vice Principal Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku was shot dead while heroically attempting to shield the girls. A school security guard, Ali Shehu, sustained severe gunshot wounds to his right hand and is receiving urgent medical attention. The attackers vanished into the dense surrounding forests with their young captives, leaving behind a trail of grief-stricken families and a community reeling from the violation of one of its most sacred spaces.

Kebbi State Police Command spokesperson, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar Kotarkoshi, confirmed the details in a statement from Birnin Kebbi, vowing that “no stone will be left unturned” in the hunt for the perpetrators. Tactical police units, bolstered by military reinforcements and local vigilantes, have already fanned out across suspected escape routes and forested hideouts in a high-stakes search-and-rescue operation. “The bandits will not escape justice,” Abubakar assured, emphasizing the coordinated multi-agency effort now underway.

President Tinubu, briefed on the incident shortly after it occurred, wasted no time in responding with decisive action.

In a statement relayed through Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the president condemned the attack in the strongest terms, describing it as a “heinous assault on the nation’s future” and a direct challenge to the federal government’s security mandate. “Protecting every Nigerian, especially our innocent schoolchildren, remains a solemn responsibility of the State,” Tinubu declared, directing security and intelligence agencies to “swing into immediate action” for the girls’ unharmed release.

He further instructed that the attackers face the “full weight of the law,” underscoring a zero-tolerance stance against such barbarism.

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, labeled the raid “unacceptable and tragic,” offering prayers for the slain vice principal’s family and reaffirming the administration’s commitment to bolstering internal security. “The Federal Government is recalibrating our military, policing, and intelligence capabilities to prevent these attacks and respond with greater speed and precision,” Idris added on Tinubu’s behalf, signaling broader reforms in the offing.

This latest outrage revives painful memories of Nigeria’s protracted battle against banditry and insurgency in the northwest. Over the past decade, armed groups have repeatedly targeted educational institutions in states like Kebbi, Kaduna, and Zamfara, abducting hundreds of pupils for ransom or recruitment. The March 2024 Kuriga school kidnapping in neighboring Kaduna State, where over 250 students were seized, remains a stark benchmark, though most were eventually freed through military intervention.

The Federal Government has extended its deepest condolences to the Makuku family and the affected households, promising accountability and closure. In a nation where the right to learn without fear is increasingly under siege, Tinubu’s orders represent more than a tactical directive, they are a clarion call to reclaim security for the vulnerable. Updates on the operation will follow as they emerge, but one thing is clear: Nigeria will not yield to terror’s shadow.