The Nigerian government has condemned the abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, calling the incidents "tragic and unacceptable."
The Federal Ministry of Education said it was working closely with security agencies to secure the safe return of all abducted children.
Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa said on Thursday that attacks on schools and students were attacks on Nigeria’s future.
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"No child should face fear or violence in pursuit of education. Government remains committed to securing schools and protecting learners nationwide," Alausa said.
He reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to strengthening school security through improved surveillance, emergency response systems, and the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools.
The ministry urged Nigerians to remain calm, avoid misinformation, and support ongoing rescue efforts.
It also sympathised with affected families and the governments of Oyo and Borno states.
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