{
  "id": 17088004,
  "title": "Borno Parents Seek Tinubu’s Intervention As 78 Children, Teacher Remain in Captivity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/borno-parents-seek-tinubus-intervention-as-78-children-teacher-remain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T16:20:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/29/borno-parents-seek-tinubus-intervention-as-78-children-teacher-remain-in-captivity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Borno State, the parents of 78 abducted schoolchildren and a teacher are urgently seeking President Bola Tinubu's intervention to secure their release. The ordeal began on May 15, 2026, when 42 children were taken from Mussa, and on June 29, when 36 more children and a teacher were abducted from Lassa during NECO examinations. Despite repeated appeals to the government and relevant authorities, the victims remain in captivity months later. Community members, including Malla Gadzama and Frank Kudla, expressed their frustration, highlighting the lack of direct communication from the kidnappers and the government's inability to provide families with up-to-date information. The community has held press conferences and written to the NSA, but no progress has been made. They are now considering a procession to the National Assembly and urge coordinated rescue efforts, regular communication with families, and psychosocial support for the affected community.",
  "summary": "Amina Hassan in Abuja Parents of Margi community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to secure the release of",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}