Nigerian Schools Targeted By Militants Leaving Over 80 Children Missing
A wave of militant attacks across Nigeria has resulted in the disappearance of over 80 children in the past week. In Borno state, 42 children were abducted from a primary school in the Askira Uba and Chibok areas, with the attacks occurring near Sambisa Forest, a known stronghold for Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province. Simultaneously, at least 40 children were taken from two secondary schools in Oyo state, though authorities reported 48 abductions in that region. These incidents highlight the persistent threat of school abductions in Nigeria, which is forcing many children out of education.
John Q. Hosedrinker