A series of militant attacks on schools in Nigeria over the past week has resulted in the disappearance of more than 80 children. The abductions occurred in several regions of the country amid the authorities' struggle against jihadist and other armed groups. This was reported by the Associated Press with reference to local officials and Amnesty International, according to UNN.
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According to human rights activists, in Borno State in the northeast of the country, militants kidnapped 42 children from a primary school in the Askira-Uba and Chibok districts. The attack took place near the Sambisa Forest, which is considered a stronghold for the Boko Haram group and the Islamic State-affiliated organization ISWAP.
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In addition, on Friday, militants attacked two secondary schools in Oyo State, where, according to Amnesty International, at least 40 children were abducted. The human rights organization stated that the constant threat of attacks is forcing parents to withdraw their children from schools.
Authorities announced search for kidnapped children
Local official Peter Wabba told the AP that the government has assured residents that the search for the children continues, but they have not yet been returned.
Amnesty International criticized the Nigerian authorities, stating that promises to investigate such attacks rarely result in the punishment of those responsible. Meanwhile, police reported the detention of three armed men following the attack in Oyo State.
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