Nigerian parents protest nearly 100 days after Borno school abductions
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Parents of children abducted from Nigeria's northeastern Borno state protested in Uba town on Thursday, demanding the federal government secure their release nearly 100 days after they were taken. Around 45 children from Mussa remain unaccounted for, and 36 students and a teacher taken in Lassa on June 29 also remain captive. A police spokesperson said the military is “on top of the situation,” but families say they do not know where their children are.
Key Facts
- Around 45 children from Mussa remain unaccounted for, community representative Orbet Lawan Yakubu said.
- Children were seized from classrooms in Mussa on May 15 near Sambisa Forest.
- Another 36 students and a teacher taken in nearby Lassa on June 29 remain captive.
- Parents protested in Uba town on Thursday demanding the federal government secure the children's release.
- A police spokesperson said the military is “on top of the situation” but declined further comment.
The Mussa and Lassa Abductions
Gunmen seized children from classrooms in Mussa on May 15, near Sambisa Forest, a long-time stronghold of Islamist militants. Around 45 children from Mussa remain unaccounted for, community representative Orbet Lawan Yakubu said. On June 29, another 36 students and a teacher were taken in nearby Lassa and also remain captive. Last month, authorities secured the release of schoolchildren abducted by gunmen from schools in southwest Oyo state after nearly two months in captivity. Both Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue to stage attacks on civilians, schools and security forces across Borno and neighbouring states.
Parent Protests in Uba
Parents of abducted children protested in Uba town on Thursday, demanding the federal government secure their release nearly 100 days after they were taken. Chinda Buba, whose child was among those abducted, said families still have not seen them and do not know whether they are healthy or going through difficult conditions. Peace Nicolos, whose two children aged 3-1/2 and 8-1/2 are among the missing, said families worry every day and struggle to eat. “We are pleading with the government to rescue them,” Nicolos said.
Official Response
Nearly 100 days after the Mussa abduction, a police spokesperson said the military is “on top of the situation” but declined further comment, directing inquiries to the military. A spokesperson for the military did not respond to requests for comment. While the insurgency has weakened since its peak, both Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue to stage attacks on civilians, schools and security forces across Borno and neighbouring states.
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Nigerian parents protest nearly 100 days after Borno school abductions
