The Pathfinder
Tuesday November 18, 2025
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts in securing the release of students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, Danko/Wasagu LGA, Kebbi State, by the bandits.
The directive was issued on Monday, 17 November 2025, during an operational tour to the state.
Addressing frontline commanders and troops, Gen. Shaibu charged them to conduct intelligence-driven operations and maintain relentless day-and-night pursuit of the abductors. “We must find these children. Act decisively and professionally on all intelligence. Success is not optional,” he stated.
The COAS also engaged local vigilantes and hunters, describing them as critical partners in the operation. He urged them to leverage their knowledge of the terrain in collaboration with troops to locate and neutralize criminal elements. “Together, we will restore peace and ensure children can attend school safely,” he emphasized.
EarlGen.en.Gen Shaibu paid a condolence visit ttraditional rulerlerler of Danko, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Allaje, anprincipalpalpal of GGCSS Maga, Hajiya Rabi Musa Magaji, assuring them of the military’s unwavering commitment to rescuing the abducted students unharGen.GShaibu enjoinednedned troops to remain resilient and professional, urging them to act within the rules of engagement while remaining responsive, disciplined, and resolute in restoring peace to Kebbi State and surrounding areas.
DAVID ADEWUSI
Captain
Media Information Officer
Operation FANSAN YAMMA
18 November 2025
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