100 Days Captive: FG, Borno Intensify Efforts to Rescue 44 Pupils

The Nigerian federal government and the Borno state government have escalated efforts to secure the safe release of 44 schoolchildren abducted from Mussa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area. The children were taken on May 15.

Governor Babagana Zulum met with the parents of the abducted pupils in Maiduguri on Friday, responding to their plea for urgent government intervention. He conveyed President Bola Tinubu's commitment to the rescue operation, stating that the president has directed security agencies to intensify their efforts.

"On behalf of the government and people of Borno, I once again extend my sympathies over what happened at Mussa Central Primary School," Zulum said during the meeting. He assured the parents that the government would continue to do everything possible to ensure the children's safe return to their families.

The meeting was attended by Senator Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno Senatorial District, along with commissioners for education and inter-governmental affairs, and other senior government officials.

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On behalf of the government and people of Borno, I once again extend my sympathies over what happened at Mussa Central Primary School.