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A senior government official confirmed that military authorities have launched an investigation into why the troops withdrew from the school shortly before the November 17 attack, during which terrorists killed the Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Makuku, and abducted 26 schoolgirls.
Two of the girls later escaped, leaving 24 still in captivity.
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, had earlier demanded a full investigation, noting that the state government had provided the military with credible intelligence warning of a possible attack on the school.
Security personnel were deployed based on the alerts, but their sudden withdrawal raised serious concerns.
According to the senior official, “The military personnel who were stationed at the school have been summoned to Abuja for interrogation. They were invited by the Defence Headquarters on Monday. We are monitoring the situation closely.”
The troops were reportedly drawn from the Army Barracks in Zuru.
A security source also confirmed the development, saying: “I understand the soldiers have reported to the headquarters. Everyone acknowledges that what happened in Kebbi and Niger was unacceptable. Both the military and the police failed in their duties, but investigations are ongoing.”
A high-ranking military officer, speaking anonymously, added: “The military hierarchy is probing the incident. Everyone attached to the school will be questioned to determine what went wrong. Anyone found culpable will face disciplinary action.”
Another military source noted that summoning the troops was expected as part of the inquiry, adding that the matter remains under thorough investigation.
