NANS to stage protest over abduction of 42 Borno students

Students across Nigeria's North-East region are preparing to demonstrate against the abduction of 42 students from Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Borno State. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone E (North-East), has directed its members to participate in a peaceful solidarity protest scheduled from June 5 to June 7, 2026.

The demonstrations will occur simultaneously in Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba states. According to a notice issued by the Chief of Staff to the Zonal Coordinator, Lukman Yusuf, the protest aims to highlight the plight of the abducted students and urge the government and security agencies to intensify rescue efforts. "The demonstration is aimed at drawing attention to the plight of the abducted students, expressing solidarity with their families, and calling on the Federal Government and relevant security agencies to intensify efforts towards their immediate rescue," Yusuf stated.

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The demonstration is aimed at drawing attention to the plight of the abducted students, expressing solidarity with their families, and calling on the Federal Government and relevant security agencies to intensify efforts towards their immediate rescue.

Beyond demanding the students' release, NANS is also calling for enhanced security measures in schools nationwide. "We urge the Federal Government to strengthen security measures in all educational institutions across the country to safeguard students and ensure that schools remain safe environments for learning," the statement added. The association emphasized the need for collective action to ensure the safe return of the students and improve overall protection for learners. The abduction has renewed concerns about school security, particularly in northern Nigeria, where attacks on educational institutions have been a persistent issue.

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We urge the Federal Government to strengthen security measures in all educational institutions across the country to safeguard students and ensure that schools remain safe environments for learning.