By Our Correspondent
National News – The Borno State Government has temporarily shut down Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area after suspected insurgents abducted 42 students during a deadly school attack.
The state also approved the relocation of affected students to Government Secondary School, Uba, to ensure safer learning conditions.
The decision was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Lawan Wakilbe, during an official visit to the community.
According to the state government, the action forms part of emergency measures under the Safe Schools Initiative aimed at protecting students and restoring confidence in public schools across Borno State.
Governor Babagana Zulum had earlier visited the affected community on May 19, promising residents that the government would intensify efforts to rescue the abducted students and improve security in vulnerable communities.
During the visit, Wakilbe met with parents, community leaders, and security officials, including the Commanding Officer of the 115 Battalion, Askira, Lt. Col. Ishola Olufisola.
He assured grieving families that the government and security agencies were working tirelessly to secure the release of the victims.
Parents of the abducted students appealed for urgent intervention, describing the emotional trauma and fear caused by the attack.
Speaking on behalf of the families, Ishaku Jidaye commended the state government for responding swiftly but urged authorities to strengthen rescue operations.
The government delegation also inspected schools and communities in Dille, Lassa, Rumirgo, and Uba to reassess security conditions and evaluate boarding facilities for relocated students.
Officials directed that all Safe Schools Initiative measures be fully implemented in schools located within high-risk areas.
The attack, which occurred on May 16, reportedly involved Boko Haram terrorists who invaded Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School.
According to Senator Ali Ndume, the abducted victims included primary school pupils, secondary school students, and children taken from nearby homes.
