Search intensifies for abducted Nigerian girls as gunmen attack church

Security forces in north-western Nigeria are intensifying efforts to find the 24 young girls abducted by gunmen from a school in an early-morning raid on Monday.

President Bola Tinubu has called for swift action to return them to safety saying no effort will be spared in the search.

Parents gathered at the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in the town of Maga in Kebbi State said two girls managed to escape their abductors…