42 Students Abducted by Terrorists In Borno School Attack – Senator Ali Ndume

About 40 to 42 pupils and students have reportedly been abducted following an attack on Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, near the Sambisa Forest.

The incident, believed to have been carried out by Boko Haram fighters, reportedly occurred on Friday morning when armed assailants stormed the school and nearby homes in Mussa community.

Federal lawmaker Midala Balami confirmed the attack and condemned the continued targeting of schoolchildren and civilians, saying, “It is heartbreaking that innocent school children and residents continue to suffer under the thr£at of t+rrorism and violence in our communities.”

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume also confirmed the incident, stating, “Four (4) students were abducted from the GDSS (two male and two female), 28 pupils were abducted from the primary section, while 10 children were abducted from their various residential houses.”

Reports further indicate that the attack affected both the school premises and residential areas, making it difficult for families to immediately account for all missing children. Community members and local representatives are reportedly compiling lists to determine the exact number of victims.