Tinubu Working Assiduously To Secure Release Of Abducted Children In Oyo, Says Gov Abiodun

In a separate incident on the same day, suspected bandits reportedly abducted pupils from Mussa Primary School and Junior Day Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

The attacks have renewed fears over the safety of schools, particularly in northern Nigeria, where educational institutions have repeatedly been targeted by insurgents and criminal groups over the years.

Reacting to the incidents, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) described the attacks as “barbaric and inhuman”, warning that continued assaults on schools could force teachers across the country to withdraw their services.

According to the union, the attacks have created fear, panic and emotional trauma among teachers, pupils, parents and affected communities.

President Tinubu had earlier condemned the attacks and assured Nigerians that security agencies were intensifying efforts to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.

‘Not Forgotten’

In his Children’s Day message, the President specifically addressed the abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo and Borno states, assuring them that they had not been forgotten.

He pledged that his administration would intensify efforts to secure their safe return and disclosed that he had directed all relevant security agencies to sustain and strengthen coordinated rescue operations across the country.

The President also said the Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with state governments, would deepen the implementation of the Safe Schools framework to improve emergency preparedness in vulnerable communities.

According to him, schools located in high-risk areas must have clearly defined emergency response protocols and direct communication channels with security agencies.

Tinubu further reiterated his support for the establishment of state police, urging the National Assembly to expedite legislative action on the proposal as part of efforts to strengthen security nationwide.