Children’s Day: FG condemns abduction of students, promises safe rescue

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 it as a threat to children’s safety and the nation’s education system.

Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, in a Children’s Day message stated that attacks on schools and students are attacks on Nigeria’s future and assured that the federal government is working closely with security agencies to ensure the safe return of all abducted children.

“No child should face fear or violence in pursuit of education. The federal government remains committed to securing schools and protecting learners nationwide,” he said.

In a statement signed by Folasade Boriowo, the director of press and public relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, the minister of education reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to strengthening school security through improved surveillance, emergency response systems, and implementation of the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools.

Besides, he reiterated the federal government’s commitment to securing the safe rescue of kidnapped students and strengthening measures to protect schools across the country.

The Federal Ministry of Education urged Nigerians to remain calm, avoid misinformation, and support ongoing rescue efforts while reaffirming solidarity with affected families and the governments of Oyo and Borno States.