Amnesty International Condemns Borno School Attack

Amnesty International condemned the attack on the Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira Uba Local Government Area, Borno, which occurred on a Monday. The attack involved gunmen who abducted an unspecified number of students and killed two teachers.

Amnesty International described the incident as a gross violation of international humanitarian law and emphasized that no child should have to choose between education and safety. The organization criticized the Nigerian government's incompetence in protecting children and preventing armed groups from targeting schools.

The statement highlighted that such attacks undermine access to education in northern Nigeria and pose serious risks to children. Amnesty International called for the government to ensure the safety of its citizens, particularly school children and teachers, amid escalating violence from armed groups in the region.