Borno NUT enters solidarity rallies over worsening school abductions

Members of the Nigerian Union of Teachers in Borno State on Tuesday took to the government house and the streets to protest the rising abduction of learners in schools across the state.

The protest follows a directive from the national leadership of the NUT contained in a circular dated May 29, 2026, and signed by the union’s president, Audu Amba, and secretary, Clinton Ikpitibo.

The circular mandated all state chapters to stage solidarity rallies to draw attention to the worsening insecurity affecting schools.

The Secretary of Nigerian Union of Teachers, Borno State, Bako Monguno, and the National Publicity Secretary of the Union, Yusuf Tom, while leading the protest, called for immediate action to ensure the safety of schools across the state and the country.

Tom said the union has the opportunity to demand urgent government action over rising cases of abductions in schools.

“Education is part of human rights. But in recent times, the reverse is the case, which is why we are organising this rally to make our voices heard so that our learners at Mussa Primary and Secondary School in Askira Uba will be released unconditionally.

“Children deserve protection. We want the government to intensify efforts in rescuing these children, teachers and colleagues in Borno and other states,” Tom stated.

On his part, the Treasurer of the association in the state, Mustapha Usman, said the government is not fair in its treatment of victims of abduction

“We are also not happy that the government is not prioritising the welfare of Mussa community children that were abducted and this is why we are making our grievances known today” he said.

A teacher, Abdullahi Saidu, also called for immediate action to rescue every student in captivity.

“No student should remain in captivity. The government should rescue all of them,” he said.

Another member of the association who spoke with PUNCH Online also expressed displeasure over the incessant killings in the country.

A member who identified himself simply as Ibrahim said, “For how long will this continue? You abduct pupils, teachers, travellers, old people and others. Nowhere is safe again. We need change.”