Gunmen Abduct 36 Students, Three Teachers During School Attack in Borno

Illustrative image: Students and teachers are escorted to safety by security personnel following a security operation.

Suspected gunmen have abducted 36 students and three teachers following an attack on a secondary school in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

According to reports, the attackers stormed the school while students were writing their examinations, causing panic as they forcefully took dozens of students and members of staff into captivity before fleeing the area.

Security agencies have since launched search-and-rescue operations to locate the victims and bring those responsible for the attack to justice. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to secure the safe release of the abducted students and teachers.

The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of schools in parts of northeastern Nigeria, where communities continue to face persistent security challenges. Residents, parents, and education advocates have called for stronger security measures to protect schools, students, and teachers from future attacks.

Government officials are yet to provide further details on the rescue operation, but security agencies have assured the public that every effort is being made to ensure the victims return home safely.

Source: AP News

Editor’s Note: The accompanying image is an illustration created to represent the reported event and is not an actual photograph from the incident.