Tag: Schools abductions

Kaduna school abduction: 10 more students of Bethel Baptist High school freed

Aminu Imam

…Eleven still with abductors Another batch of 10 abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban-Damishi in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, have regained their freedom, bringing the total of those released to 110. Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), Kaduna State, Reverend John Hayab, confirmed the release of the students to newsmen yesterday in Kaduna, adding that the students were freed on Sunday afternoon. “Yes, 10 more students of Baptist High School were released this afternoon. We have 11 now with the bandits; we thank…

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Students’ abduction: Nigeria’s future is under threat, UN warns FG

Aminu Imam

The United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Edward Kallon, has warned the Federal Government on the dangers of attacks on schools and abduction of students. Kallon, who condemned the incessant attacks on schools, said kidnappings have affected hundreds of children in a number of States in the country. The UN official, who raised the alarm that education is under attack in Nigeria, said: “the collective future of Nigeria is under threat”. He said this in an issued statement, titled: “UN condemns attack on schools, calls for more…

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Kaduna: Mr. LA challenges FG to save abducted students

Aminu Imam

By Falal Ango A frontline Kaduna-based poltician, Hon. Lawal Adamu Usman, also known as Mr. LA, has challenged the government to ensure the rescue of children abducted by gunmen at the Kaduna Forest College. Mr. LA made the announcement during a press conference at his office in Kaduna yesterday.  According to him, “The government should do its best to prevent such incidents in the future, although we must also thank the security forces for their efforts in rescuing 180 students on the day of the incident”. Mr. LA  advised the…

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