The recent abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State has drawn international condemnation, including from US Congressman Riley M. Moore.

The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, left the school’s Vice Principal dead and has heightened concerns about the safety of students in Northern Nigeria.

Rep. Moore, reacting on his official X handle, noted that the tragedy took place in a Christian enclave and described the incident as part of a broader pattern of violence against Christians in Nigeria.

“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 wrote.

Moore’s statement underscores the international attention the abduction has attracted and puts renewed pressure on the Nigerian government to address security challenges in vulnerable communities.

As rescue operations continue, the world watches and hopes for the safe return of the kidnapped students, while calls for stronger protection of schools across Nigeria grow louder.