Borno NUT Protests Against Rising School Abductions

On Tuesday, members of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in Borno State organized a protest along Government House Street to draw attention to the rising cases of school abductions affecting learners across the state. This rally followed a circular issued by the national leadership of NUT on May 29, 2026, signed by President Audu Amba and Secretary Clinton Ikpitibo, mandating state chapters to hold solidarity rallies.

The protest was led by Yusuf Tom, the Secretary of the Borno State chapter, who called for immediate government action to ensure the safety of schools. The union emphasized that the abduction of students is a violation of human rights and demanded the unconditional release of children from captivity.

Teachers expressed their dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the situation, stating that it is unfair to neglect the welfare of abducted children and teachers. Abdullahi Saidu and Simpli Ibrahim, among others, voiced concerns over the ongoing insecurity that leaves no one safe, urging for urgent measures to rescue all captives.