(FULL LIST: Names Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Released

The Chairman of Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Hussaini Aliyu, has refuted claims made by U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore regarding the recent abduction of schoolgirls from a supposed Christian community.

Aliyu labeled these allegations as false and misleading, emphasizing that such statements could create unnecessary religious tensions while security forces focus on the safe recovery of the abducted students.

In a clear statement, Aliyu confirmed that all the girls taken from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga are, in fact, Muslims.

He urged the American lawmaker to avoid making unverifiable assertions that could exacerbate religious or ethnic divisions within Nigeria.

Additionally, Aliyu pointed out that the Zuru Emirate, which includes the Maga community, has historically not experienced any religious crises or sectarian conflicts.

He stressed that framing the abduction in religious terms is not only inaccurate but also detrimental to Nigeria’s image.

To provide further clarity, the chairman has released the names of the abducted girls.

Senior Secondary School 2A

1. Fatima Sani Zimri
2. Hafsat Ibrahim
3. Nana Firdausi Jibril
4. Masauda Yakubu Romo

Senior Secondary School 2B

5. Hauwa Saleh
6. Hauwau Umar Imam

Senior Secondary School 3A & 3B

7. Salima Garba Umar
8. Salima Sani Zimri
9. Amina G. Umar
10. Rashida Muhammad Dingu
11. Saliha Umar
12. Aisha Usman
13. Jamila Iliyasu
14. Maryam Illiyasu
15. Najaatu Abdullahi
16. Zainab Kolo

Junior Secondary School 3A

17. Surraya Tukur
18. Hafsat Umar Yalmo
19. Maryam Usman
20. Amina Illiyasu
21. Ikilima Suleman

Junior Secondary School 2

22. Khadija Nazifi
23. Hauwa’u Iliyasu
24. Hauwa’u Lawali
25. Ummu Kulsum Abdulkarim

Riley, in a post on 𝕏, claimed to have knowledge that the attack occurred in a Christian enclave in Northern Nigeria, but said he did not have details on the incident.

“Please join me in praying for the 25 girls who have been kidnapped and for the repose of the soul of their vice principal who was killed.

“While we don’t have all the details on this horrific attack, we know that the attack occurred in a Christian enclave in Northern Nigeria. The Nigerian government must do more to end the rampant violence,” he stated on Tuesday.