NBA Concerned OverRising Insecurity as Fresh School Abductions, Military Casualties Shake Nigeria
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a forceful denunciation of the escalating insecurity across the country following the abduction of dozens of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing of a senior military officer in Borno.
The association warned that Nigeria is edging toward a dangerous tipping point unless immediate and decisive action is taken.
The latest tragedy unfolded on 17 November 2025 when armed militants stormed the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The attackers forced their way into the girls’ hostel during the night, killing a teacher who attempted to resist them before abducting at least twenty-five students. Security forces launched a joint search operation shortly after the incident, while distressed parents gathered at the school awaiting updates.
The raid adds to a growing pattern of mass kidnappings across northern Nigeria. Within just a few days, more than 100 people were reported missing in coordinated abductions in Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara States. Communities already grappling with economic hardship now face the heightened fear of unpredictable attacks on schools, markets, and rural settlements.
The country was also thrown into mourning hours earlier when Brigadier-General M. Uba was killed in an ambush linked to insurgents in Borno State.
His death, alongside others in the recent surge of attacks on military convoys, has intensified concerns that extremist groups are becoming bolder and more coordinated in their operations.
The NBA, in reacting to these events, declared that Nigeria could no longer afford complacency. The association warned that terrorists have expanded their influence, exploiting gaps in intelligence response, inadequate security personnel, and a lack of strong political will.
According to the NBA, the current wave of violence shows a clear shift from isolated incidents to a nationwide threat affecting schoolchildren, security operatives, farmers, travellers, and entire rural communities.
The group further criticised the government’s handling of intelligence alerts, including recent warnings of planned attacks in parts of Kogi and Ondo States.
They argued that such credible threats should trigger swift defensive measures, not passive acknowledgments.
Civil society organisations and security analysts have echoed the NBA’s position, calling for a total overhaul of Nigeria’s security strategy. They stressed that reforms must include better funding, enhanced intelligence coordination, stronger community engagement, and accountability for lapses that enable terrorists to operate freely.
As families of the abducted schoolgirls await news of their loved ones, the nation confronts yet another painful reminder that restoring peace and securing vulnerable communities must become a non-negotiable priority.
