Nigeria's Education Ministry has condemned the abduction of students in Oyo and Borno states, two weeks after similar incidents shook the same regions.
The ministry said it is working with security agencies to secure the safe return of all abducted students. Officials did not immediately disclose the exact number of students taken or the circumstances surrounding each abduction.
The fresh abductions mark another chapter in the recurring crisis that has plagued schools across Nigeria, particularly in the northern and southwestern regions. Armed groups have targeted educational institutions repeatedly over the past months, forcing many schools to shut down and leaving parents desperate for their children's safety.
The Education Ministry's condemnation comes as security forces intensify operations to track down the abductors. The government has promised to prioritise the recovery of all missing students and bring those responsible to justice. However, previous abductions have taken weeks or months to resolve, with some victims still unaccounted for.
Parents and school administrators in both states have expressed growing frustration over the recurring attacks. Many have called on the government to deploy more security personnel to schools and surrounding communities. The situation has created a climate of fear that threatens to derail academic activities across large parts of the country.
The ministry will coordinate with the military, police, and other security agencies in the coming days to establish safe corridors for students and teachers returning to schools in affected areas.
