The Federal Government has condemned the abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, describing the incidents as tragic, disturbing, and unacceptable.
In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, assured Nigerians that the Federal Government was working closely with security agencies to secure the safe return of all abducted children.
The Minister stated that attacks on schools and students amount to attacks on the nation’s future, stressing that no child should live in fear while pursuing education.
“No child should face fear or violence in pursuit of education. Government remains committed to securing schools and protecting learners nationwide,” he stated.
Dr. Alausa reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to strengthening security in schools through improved surveillance systems, emergency response mechanisms, and full implementation of the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools.
The Ministry also urged Nigerians to remain calm, avoid spreading misinformation, and support ongoing rescue operations, while expressing solidarity with the affected families as well as the governments of Oyo and Borno States.
