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The Margi community in Borno State has urged President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum to intensify efforts to rescue 78 schoolchildren and a teacher abducted from Mussa and Lassa communities in Askira/Uba Local Government Area. Malla Gadzama, the community's representative, said 43 pupils were taken from Mussa on May 15, 2026, and 35 students plus a teacher were abducted from Lassa on June 26, 2026, as they prepared for national examinations.
The community called for coordinated rescue operations, regular updates for families, and improved security for vulnerable schools. They also requested medical, psychological and educational support for the victims upon return, and cited Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution, stating the government must fulfill its duty to protect citizens.
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