Borno Community Urges President to Rescue 78 Abducted Children

The Marghi community in Borno is appealing for the release of 78 school children abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. On May 16, 42 students were taken from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira/Uba Local Government Area, followed by the abduction of 36 students and one teacher from Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, on June 29.

Malla Gadzama, Secretary of the Marghi community, expressed the anguish and uncertainty faced by families over the children's continued captivity for 140 days. He emphasized that the children were not involved in any wrongdoing but were simply seeking education.

Gadzama called for meaningful communication and sustained action from the government, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to mobilize security agencies for their safe return. He also requested that Governor Zulum prioritize their rescue in discussions with federal authorities.