The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone E (North-East), 𝚘𝚗 𝚆𝚎𝚍𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢 directed all its structures across the region to participate in a peaceful solidarity demonstration following the abduction of 42 students from Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
The demonstration, scheduled to hold from June 5 to June 7, 2026, will take place simultaneously across the five North-East states of Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba.
In a notice issued by the Chief of Staff to the Zonal Coordinator, Lukman Yusuf, NANS said the action was intended to draw national attention to the plight of the abducted students and press for intensified rescue efforts.
“The demonstration is aimed at drawing attention to the plight of the abducted students, expressing solidarity with their families, and calling on the Federal Government and relevant security agencies to intensify efforts towards their immediate rescue,” Yusuf stated.
According to the notice, the students’ body also urged the Federal Government to strengthen security measures in schools across the country to prevent future attacks on educational institutions.
“We urge the Federal Government to strengthen security measures in all educational institutions across the country to safeguard students and ensure that schools remain safe environments for learning,” the statement added.
NANS directed all its structures, including Joint Campus Committee (JCC) leadership, Students’ Union Government (SUG) executives, delegates and stakeholders, to mobilise members responsibly and ensure that the demonstrations remain peaceful and lawful.
The Zonal Coordinator of NANS Zone E, Comrade Muazu Mohammed Hina, through the statement, stressed the need for collective action to demand the safe return of the students and greater protection for learners across the country.
The abduction of the students has generated widespread concern among residents and stakeholders, with calls mounting for swift intervention by security agencies to secure their release.
