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The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has indicated that there are political motives behind the recent abductions of schoolchildren over the past few weeks.
Alausa made this statement on Wednesday during the program ‘2025 in Retrospect: Charting a Pathway into 2026’ on Channels Television, as reported by DAILY POST.
He addressed the issue of schoolchildren being kidnapped by bandits in Nigeria.
“For over 20 months, there were no abductions in any of our schools. However, we must acknowledge the reality here. The events of the past few weeks have some political implications,” he remarked.
“There have been organized attacks on the integrity of our nation. These actions aim to embarrass this government, but many are unaware of President Bola Tinubu’s stance. One thing the President strongly opposes is politicizing such serious matters,” he added.
According to DAILY POST, there have been multiple instances of schoolchildren being abducted in recent weeks.
It is important to note that at least 24 schoolgirls were taken from a Government Secondary School in Kebbi, although they were later reported to have been released.
Similarly, over 200 schoolchildren were kidnapped by bandits from a Catholic private school in Niger State, with 50 of them reportedly managing to escape and reunite with their families.
Last week, the Federal Government announced that all remaining schoolchildren had been released.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the political implications of recent school abductions?
The Minister of Education suggests that the recent abductions may have been orchestrated to embarrass the current government, indicating a political motive behind these coordinated attacks.
How many schoolchildren were recently abducted?
Recently, at least 24 schoolgirls were kidnapped from a Government Secondary School in Kebbi, and over 200 schoolchildren were taken from a Catholic private school in Niger State.
What has the government done in response to these abductions?
The Federal Government announced the release of all remaining schoolchildren who had been abducted.
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