NUT Calls for Action to End School Attacks in Nigeria

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), led by President Comrade Audu Titu Amba, has urged for coordinated actions to combat the rising attacks on schools and to facilitate the rescue of 78 schoolchildren currently held by terrorists in Borno State. In a press briefing on Monday, Amba highlighted the successful rescue of a teacher and learners abducted in Oyo State, while expressing condolences for two teachers killed during an attack.

He emphasized the importance of a united effort among federal and state governments, security agencies, and community leaders to ensure the safety of educational environments. The NUT president recalled previous school abductions, including the 2014 Chibok kidnapping and the 2018 Dapchi incident, and warned that ongoing attacks pose a serious threat to Nigeria's educational system.

He called for enhanced security measures, including the deployment of adequate personnel and modern surveillance systems, as well as increased funding for school security infrastructure.