Borno leaders urge abductors to free 42 schoolchildren
Stakeholders from Askira/Uba in Borno State are pleading with the abductors of 42 pupils to release them without conditions. Led by Abdullahi Askira, the group highlighted the emotional distress faced by the children’s families during their three-week captivity. They commended President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum for their efforts to restore peace and called for stronger security in the area. The incident has heightened concerns about the safety of schools in the region.
What we know
- Abdullahi Askira and other stakeholders appealed to the abductors to release the 42 schoolchildren, emphasizing their innocence.
- The children have been in captivity for three weeks, causing significant anxiety among their families and communities.
- The abduction took place after suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira/Uba Local Government Area on May 16.
- Stakeholders praised President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum for their support and response to the crisis.
- There are renewed calls for permanent and fortified security measures in Askira/Uba due to its proximity to the Sambisa Forest and vulnerability to attacks.
