Ndume To Military: Rescue 78 School Children Abducted By Bandits in Two Borno Communities
Deji Elumoye in Abuja A member of the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, has called on the Nigerian Army to redouble its efforts to secure the release of 78 school
Senator Ali Ndume has urged the Nigerian Army to intensify its efforts to rescue 78 children and one teacher who were abducted by insurgents in two Borno communities. In May 2026, 42 pupils were taken from schools in Mussa and in June of the same year, 36 students and a teacher were abducted from Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area.
During a visit to the Theatre Command, North East 'Operation Hadin', Ndume met with the Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, and expressed his support for the military's ongoing operations. Ndume emphasized that his call was to encourage greater efforts rather than criticize the military's performance. He appreciated the improvements in security in Borno State, attributing them to the sacrifices of soldiers operating across the region.
The theatre commander thanked Ndume for his visit and assured him that the Army and other security agencies are committed to protecting communities and ensuring the safe return of abducted residents. To further enhance military presence in Southern Borno and parts of Adamawa State, about 1,000 youths from Gwoza Local Government Area would be recruited into the military.
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