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We don’t know if they’re alive, Borno parent laments schoolchildren’s captivity

Parents of Borno schoolchildren abducted 100 days ago lament their continued captivity, urging President Tinubu to intervene for their safe return. Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-parent-laments-prolonged-captivity-of-schoolchildren/

We don’t know if they’re alive, Borno parent laments schoolchildren’s captivity

A Borno parent speaking to News Central TV has expressed deep concern over the prolonged captivity of their schoolchildren, which has now exceeded 100 days since their abduction. The parent questioned why children abducted in Oyo State on the same day had been rescued after over a month, while those in Borno remain missing. The parent appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure the safe return of the children, emphasizing that their families have been left in unbearable anguish.

The parent also lamented the uncertainty surrounding the children's condition, with some families reportedly hospitalized due to the stress. The abducted children were taken on the same day as those in Oyo State, but the Borno victims have yet to be rescued despite the passage of nearly three months. The parent stressed that the government must take action to bring the children to safety, expressing frustration over the lack of information about the children's well-being.

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