Reps Demand Rescue of 116 Schoolchildren, Other Borno Abductees

The House of Representatives has called for intensified security operations to secure the immediate and safe release of 116 schoolchildren and other victims abducted in Borno State.

The call followed a motion by Rep. Midala Balami, who raised concerns over the prolonged captivity of victims abducted in Mussa, Lassa and along the Buratai-Maiduguri Road.

Balami said 44 schoolchildren were abducted from Mussa on May 15, alongside 36 other people, while 36 students and two teachers were abducted in Lassa Ward, Askira-Uba Local Government Area.

The House urged security agencies to intensify search-and-rescue operations, improve intelligence sharing and strengthen security around vulnerable communities and the Buratai-Maiduguri Road. It also called for medical and psychological support for affected families.