Nigeria threatened by school abductions, says UN official

Published September 10, 2021 8:19 am

By CHINEDU ASADU
Associated Press

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A United Nations official has “strongly condemned” frequent school abductions in Nigeria, which threaten the future of the West African nation. U.N. resident coordinator in Nigeria Edward Kallon says attacks on Nigerian schools are “gradually spreading to areas not known to insurgencies” in the country. More than 1,400 children have been kidnapped so far this year in attacks that have led to the deaths of 16 children. Some students and parents told The Associated Press that they are not sure they will return to school for the new year.

Article Topic Follows: AP National News

Jump to comments ↓

The Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

News Channel 3-12 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.