Borno Closes School After Insurgent Abduction of 42 Students

The Borno State Government has temporarily closed Government Day Secondary School Mussa and relocated its students after the abduction of 42 students by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The decision was announced by Dauda Illiya, spokesperson for the Borno State Governor, during a visit to the community.

Lawan Wakilb, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, confirmed the closure as part of immediate safety measures under the Safe School Initiative. Governor Babagana Zulum had previously visited the community to express sympathy and assure residents of the government's commitment to security and the safe return of the abducted students.

The abduction, which occurred on May 16, involved 42 individuals, including four students from Government Day Secondary School and 28 pupils from the primary section. The delegation, which included local government officials, assessed the security situation and emphasized the need for intensified efforts to secure the immediate release of the abducted students.