Amidst campaigns, Borno, Niger children remain in captivity
As the campaign season hots up, families of the abducted children in Borno and Niger states are still looking up to the authorities for intervention. Weekend Trust reports that while the pupils kidnapped in Borno have spent 213 days in captivity, students abducted in Niger have also remained in the hands of their captors for […]
Amid the political campaign season, the families of abducted children in Borno and Niger states continue to await intervention from authorities. Weekend Trust reports indicate that the pupils taken in Borno have been held captive for 213 days, while those from Niger have been held for over two weeks. Currently, 78 children, including toddlers under two years old, remain in captivity following two separate attacks by bandits and insurgents on May 15 and June 29, 2026.
These children have not been located, leaving their families in a state of anguish. The parents of the abducted pupils in Borno have expressed frustration over the apparent lack of response from both federal and state governments, alleging abandonment. The chairman of the parents, Ishaku Suya, stated that the communities are in despair and have received no updates or assistance from authorities.
Mothers of the abducted children have been deeply affected, praying for their children's return and resorting to constant support from one another. Despite the pain, some parents have traveled to Maiduguri to appeal directly to the Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, for immediate intervention. The ordeal has taken a toll on the affected families, with some experiencing health issues due to their distress.
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