Ex-Minister Warns of Bandits Using School Children as Human Shields in Nigeria

Former Information Minister Jerri Gana revealed concerns over the recent surge in school kidnappings in Northern Nigeria, attributing it to bandits using children as human shields amid global political tensions. Gana highlighted the need for intelligence cooperation, modern technology deployment, and international support to combat the escalating threat.

He emphasized the urgency for the Nigerian government to prioritize the safe return of abducted students, citing instances of bandits withdrawing to remote forests to evade air strikes. Gana's warnings underscore the critical need for enhanced security measures to address the growing menace of school abductions in the region.