UN Urges Nigerian Government to Protect Civilians and Schools in Niger State Amid Rising Violence

The UN has called on the Nigerian government to enhance protection for civilians and educational institutions in Niger State after a series of violent attacks. The attacks, including the recent assault on a market in Kasuwan Daji, have resulted in numerous casualties and abductions, raising concerns about the safety of residents and disrupting access to education.

The UN emphasized the need to safeguard civilians, particularly women and children, and ensure that those responsible for the attacks are brought to justice.