The Federal Government says it is scaling up efforts to free schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo and Borno states, calling their rescue a top national priority.
Information Minister Mohammed Idris gave the assurance during a security briefing in Abuja, noting that security agencies are working round the clock.
The abductions, which occurred weeks apart, have once again exposed the vulnerability of Nigeria’s school system.
In Oyo, gunmen invaded a school and seized dozens of pupils, while in Borno, terrorists targeted a remote community school.
Meanwhile, the Take-It-Back Movement led by Omoyele Sowore staged a protest in Abuja, demanding immediate rescue and the resignation of President Tinubu over what they called failure to protect citizens.
The government’s pledge, though welcome, rings hollow to many Nigerians who recall unkept promises of safe schools. With over 15 million children already out of school, insecurity only worsens the crisis.
