Parents Demand Action as 36 Children Go Missing in Borno

In Borno State, parents have reported at least 36 missing children following a deadly attack on the Government Day Secondary School in Lassa on Monday. The attack, attributed to ISWAP terrorists, resulted in the deaths of two teachers and the abduction of an unspecified number of students.

In response, the Borno State Government dispatched a delegation led by Abba Wakilb, the Commissioner for Education, to assess the situation and express sympathy to affected families. However, the visit turned chaotic as angry youths protested, demanding immediate action to rescue the abducted children.

They chanted slogans rejecting the delegation's presence, insisting that the government prioritize the rescue efforts. Parents have begun compiling a list of the missing students, with names such as Esther Mbula and Luci Emmanuel among those reported missing.

The Borno State Government has ordered the closure of schools in three communities following the incident, and ongoing military operations have reportedly rescued some victims, although the exact number remains uncertain.