Tinubu postpones S’Africa, Angola trips over Kebbi, Kwara attacks
Tinubu Postpones South Africa Trip Over Kebbi Kidnappings, Kwara Church Attack; Orders Massive Security Deployment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to South Africa for the G20 Leaders’ Summit as he awaits detailed security briefings from Vice President Kashim Shettima regarding the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the deadly attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State.
This development was confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and monitored by www.cjsoftflix.com
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According to the statement, the President also ordered the deployment of additional security personnel to “Eruku and the entire Ekiti Local Government Area of the state,” while directing the police to hunt down the bandits responsible for the attack on worshippers.
The decision followed a direct security request from the Kwara State governor.
Officials close to the Presidency told www.cjsoftflix.com
that Tinubu insisted on receiving first-hand reports and outcomes of meetings held with community leaders in Kebbi before embarking on his international engagements.
He was initially scheduled to leave Abuja today for the 20th G20 Summit in South Africa before proceeding to Luanda for the 7th AU-EU Summit.
Onanuga explained further, saying, “Disturbed by the security breaches in Kebbi State and Monday’s attack by bandits against worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku, President Tinubu decided to suspend his departure.
“He now awaits reports from Vice President Kashim Shettima, who paid a sympathy visit to Kebbi on his behalf, as well as reports from the police and the Department of State Services regarding the attack in Kwara.”
The President restated his directive to security agencies to “do everything possible to rescue the 24 schoolgirls abducted by the bandits and bring the girls back home safely.”
This remains a top priority for the administration, according to additional intelligence obtained by www.cjsoftflix.com
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On Tuesday night, Tinubu instructed Vice President Shettima to travel to Kebbi State over the abduction of 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, and the brutal killing of the school’s Vice-Principal.
The President, who received updated briefings from military authorities, expressed sadness that the attack occurred despite intelligence warnings suggesting a possible strike by armed bandits.
The Zuru Emirate was thrown into chaos early Monday when armed men invaded Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area.
The attackers killed Vice Principal Hassan Makuku—who reportedly died trying to shield students—and abducted at least 25 students.
This incident was confirmed by the Kebbi State Police Command and reported widely by www.cjsoftflix.com
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In his message to families of the abducted students, Tinubu assured them that the government is working relentlessly to secure the release of all kidnapped schoolgirls.
He also commiserated with the military over the deaths of gallant soldiers and Brigadier General Musa Uba, who were killed while battling insurgents in Borno State.
Security analysts speaking with www.cjsoftflix.com
believe the temporary suspension of the President’s international trip underscores the severity of the current security situation across northern states.
They note that the dual attacks—on a school and a place of worship—highlight the urgent need for increased protection in vulnerable communities.
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