Families protest in Nigeria over children abducted nearly 100 days ago
Parents of children abducted from Nigeria's northeastern Borno State protested in Uba town on Thursday, demanding the federal government secure their release nearly 100 days after they were taken.
Families in Nigeria's Borno State are protesting, demanding the return of their abducted children nearly 100 days after they were taken. The attack on May 15 in Mussa occurred in the Sambisa Forest, a known stronghold of Islamist militants Boko Haram and its offshoot, ISWAP. Despite years of military operations, the kidnappings continue as both groups target civilians, schools, and security forces in Borno and neighboring states.
Another attack in Lassa on June 29 left 36 students and a teacher held captive. Following a successful rescue in southwest Oyo State last month, families remain anxious and in constant worry. Chinda Buba, whose child was among the abducted, expressed their uncertainty about their children's well-being and conditions. Peace Nicolos, whose two children aged 3 and 1/2 and 8 and 1/2 are missing, shared the daily anxiety and struggle to cope with the situation, pleading for the government's help.
Orbet Lawan Yakubu, representing the traditional ruler of Mussa, noted that around 45 children remain unaccounted for, emphasizing the pain of separating young children from their families.
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