Witnesses describe early-morning raid as 42 school children abducted in Borno

Nationaldailyng | 17-05-2026 09:57pm |

In a coordinated early-morning attack on a school in Askira-Uba Local Government Area, 42 schoolchildren were abducted by terrorists, raising fresh concerns among local communities in Borno State. The incident took place at the Primary and Junior Government Day Secondary School (GDSS), Mussa, during Friday lessons, and reports indicate that some children were also taken from nearby homes. This alarming event has heightened fears of insecurity in the region, which has been plagued by similar incidents in the past. Authorities are currently investigating the situation and working to ensure the safety of the affected communities.

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