Senator urges military to rescue 78 abducted schoolchildren in Borno

Senator Ali Ndume has called on the Nigerian Army to redouble its efforts to secure the release of 78 schoolchildren and one teacher abducted by insurgents in two Borno communities. The abductions occurred in May and June from Mussa and Lassa, located in southern Borno.

During a visit to the Theatre Command of 'Operation Hadin Kai,' Ndume met with Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar. He praised the military's ongoing work in combating insurgency and restoring peace in the region. Ndume, who represents Borno South, clarified that his appeal is not an indictment of the military but a representative's duty to highlight the plight of his constituents and demand action.

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We know you are making efforts, but because of the anxiety we all share and the length of time these people have remained away from their families, I have to continue to push for greater effort.

"We know you are making efforts, but because of the anxiety we all share and the length of time these people have remained away from their families, I have to continue to push for greater effort," Ndume stated. "The people are anxious, and the families are waiting. We appreciate what the military is doing, but we will continue to appeal for greater efforts until our people are reunited with their families."

Ndume acknowledged significant security improvements in Borno, attributing them to the sacrifices of military personnel. He also commended the coordination among security agencies. General Abubakar assured the senator that the concerns regarding the abducted victims were noted and reiterated the commitment of the army and other security agencies to ongoing operations aimed at protecting communities and ensuring the safe return of residents.

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The people are anxious, and the families are waiting. We appreciate what the military is doing, but we will continue to appeal for greater efforts until our people are reunited with their families.