Tragedy struck the Nigerian town of Kuriga, Kaduna State, when more than 280 schoolchildren and teachers were abducted by bandits.
A number of prominent organizations, including the JNI, AI, PTA, NUT, and the House of Representatives, have condemned the attack and called on the government to take immediate action to rescue the victims.
On Thursday, bandits attacked the Kuriga community in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, shooting at and abducting at least 280 pupils and teachers from the local schools. The attack has left the community in shock and fear, and many are now questioning the safety of children in the region.
Due to the high level of insecurity in the area, the secondary school had been temporarily relocated to the primary school prior to the attack. This information was confirmed by The PUNCH, which also reported that many residents have been living in fear due to the presence of bandits in the area.