Teacher Calls for Urgent Action on Kidnapped Niger Girls

Fifteen schoolgirls from an Islamiya school were abducted in Tungan-Bako village, Rafi Local Government Area, Niger State. The kidnappers have contacted village leaders, demanding a ransom exceeding N100 million for their release.

The teacher, Bako, revealed that local vigilantes indicated the children are being held in an isolated building under the watch of heavily armed gunmen. He expressed grave concerns about their welfare, particularly regarding their access to food and basic necessities.

Bako criticized the limited assistance from security agencies, stating that only the acting chairman of Rafi Local Government Area and the Divisional Police Officer had visited the community since the incident. He noted that parents are increasingly anxious due to the lack of government engagement and have been pressuring him for information.

Bako confirmed that the kidnappers made contact with village leaders the previous evening, reiterating the ransom demand.