Anglican Women Urge Government to Protect Pupils from Terrorism

During the 15th biennial Mother’s Union conference held in Ubakala, Umuahia, Gospel Ogechi Geo Ibeabuchi, the President of the Women’s Ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Umuahia, called on the Nigerian government to implement effective protection for pupils and communities against terrorist threats, specifically from the Boko Haram group. Ibeabuchi warned that families and communities are increasingly displaced due to terrorist attacks across various states.

She challenged the federal government to prove the effectiveness of its security policies to ensure that no community or school is overrun by bandits again. Recent security incidents in northern Nigeria and parts of the southwest and southeast have underscored the importance of strengthening intelligence gathering and improving collaboration among security agencies.

She urged the Abia State government and security agencies not to overlook security concerns in communities around Umuahia, including Amakama, Ohiya, and Lodu, emphasizing that early intervention and sustained vigilance are critical for safeguarding residents and maintaining peace.