NANS plans North-East protest over 42 abducted Borno students

The National Association of Nigerian Students, Zone E (North-East), has announced a regional protest over the abduction of 42 students of Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

In a notice signed by the Chief of Staff to the Zonal Coordinator, Lukman Yusuf, on Wednesday, the association said the demonstrations would hold between June 5 and June 7, 2026, across Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba states.

NANS said the protest was designed to draw national attention to the abduction and press authorities for urgent action toward the students’ rescue, while also expressing solidarity with the families of the victims.

The association called on the Federal Government and security agencies to strengthen protection around schools nationwide. “We urge the Federal Government to strengthen security measures in all educational institutions across the country to safeguard students and ensure schools remain safe environments for learning,” the statement read.

NANS directed its structures — including Joint Campus Committee leaders, Students’ Union Government executives, and other stakeholders — to ensure orderly and peaceful participation in the demonstrations.

The Zonal Coordinator, Comrade Muazu Hina, stressed the importance of collective action in demanding the safe return of the abducted students and improved security for learners across the country.

Security agencies are reportedly continuing rescue efforts, while education stakeholders and civil society organisations have intensified calls for stronger government intervention, reigniting concerns over school security in northern Nigeria.