Teachers on Tuesday staged a protest at the Federal Capital Territory Administration Secretariat, Abuja, over the recent wave of school kidnappings across the country, prompting assurances from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, that efforts were ongoing to secure the release of abducted teachers and students.
The demonstration reflected growing concerns within the education sector about the safety of teachers and pupils following a series of attacks on schools in different parts of the country.
At least 82 pupils were abducted between May 13 and 15 during separate attacks in Oyo and Borno states.
In Borno State, 42 pupils were kidnapped after armed groups attacked schools in Askira Uba and Chibok Local Government Areas on May 13 and 14.
In Oyo State, another 40 pupils were abducted on May 15 during coordinated attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local
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