ActionAid Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent abductions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Gambarou-Ngala area of Borno State and the pupils and teachers of LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Kaduna State.
Over 280 pupils and teachers from Government Secondary School and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Kaduna State, were reportedly abducted by bandits who invaded the area, shooting at their victims before taking them captive. This disturbing incident occurred just 24 hours after insurgents abducted 200 internally displaced women in Ngala, Borno State, while they were fetching firewood in the bush.
In a statement issued by its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, ActionAid Nigeria highlighted the parallels between these abductions and previous incidents involving the Chibok and Dapchi girls. Mamedu expressed concern that every moment without decisive actions brings the country closer to a tragic recurrence of the outcomes witnessed in previous abduction cases.
The organization called on the governments of Borno and Kaduna states, as well as the Federal Government, to prioritize the swift rescue of the abductees and facilitate their reunion with their families. The urgency of the situation demands immediate and concerted efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of those affected by these distressing incidents.
