Boko Haram Attack Borno School, Several Pupils Feared Abducted
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a Primary and Junior Secondary School in Mussa village, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Several pupils are feared abducted.
Residents said the attackers arrived on motorcycles in the early hours of today. The raid happened shortly after soldiers left the community.
A resident said the gunmen forced their way into the school. They reportedly took away several children. The exact number is still unknown.
“Yes, the attack happened in the early hours of today. Many children were abducted,” the resident said.
The Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the attack. He said details remain unclear.
He added that many students ran into nearby bushes during the invasion.
“Details are still sketchy, but many students ran into the bush,” he said.
Askira also said the attackers may have watched troop movements before striking.
“This suggests the attackers were monitoring troop movement before they struck,” he added.
Security authorities have not confirmed how many pupils were affected.
Meanwhile, parents gathered in groups across the community. They waited for updates on their children.
On social media, users called for urgent prayers and government action. Many expressed fear over the incident.
One user, Solomon Mussa, wrote that school children were affected. He urged prayers for the community.
Child Protection Concerns
Child protection experts say the attack shows the risks children face in conflict areas. Schools in such locations remain exposed to repeated threats.
They warn that the impact goes beyond physical danger. Children can suffer fear, stress, and long-term emotional harm.
Safeguarding advocates say schools must remain safe spaces. Children should learn without fear of violence or abduction.
They call for stronger early warning systems in high-risk areas. They also want faster emergency response when attacks happen.
In addition, they urge better coordination between security agencies and school officials. This can help reduce risks for children.
Advocates say stronger protection is urgent now. They stress the need to protect children’s safety, wellbeing, and education.
Efforts to reach the spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command, Nahum Kenneth Daso, were unsuccessful. Calls and messages were not returned at the time of filing this report.
