Borno Parents Urge Tinubu to Secure Release of Abducted Children

Parents from the Margi community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have urgently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to enhance efforts to secure the release of 78 schoolchildren and a teacher who were abducted in separate incidents. Malla Gadzama, the community chairman, reported that 42 children were taken from Mussa on May 15, while 36 children and a teacher were abducted from Lassa on June 29 during the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations.

Despite multiple appeals to the government, the victims remain in captivity. Community member Frank Kudla stated that while the abductors have communicated with the government, families have not received direct information regarding the kidnappers' demands.

The community has previously held press conferences in Maiduguri and at the National Assembly to draw attention to the situation, but these efforts have not led to the victims' release. The community is considering a procession to the National Assembly to urge lawmakers to engage with the presidency and security agencies for a coordinated rescue effort.