By Abubakar Haruna Muhammad(9News Nigeria Northeast)
It has been 98 days since 46 schoolchildren from Mussa community in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State were abducted, and their parents say they will not stop protesting until the children are brought home.
On Thursday, parents from the community took to the streets of Uba town, marching from the Borno motor park to the Empire Palace and the office of the Local Government Chairman.
They carried placards reading “Bring Back Our Children” and “Ku Dawo Mana da ‘Ya’yanmu”, a translation in Hausa language, as they appealed to the Federal and Borno State Government to act.
The children were abducted on 15th May, 2026, by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during school activities, according to the parents.
Addressing officials, the parents said they were seeking answers on why their children remain in captivity after more than three months.
They urged authorities to prioritize a rescue operation and provide regular updates on efforts being made.
“We will not go back until our children are rescued,” the parents declared, demanding that both the Federal and Borno State governments intensify efforts to secure the safe release of the 46 children.
The protest highlights the growing frustration among families in communities affected by insurgency in southern Borno, where schools and villages remain vulnerable to attacks and abductions.
Community leaders in Askira Uba called on security agencies and government at all levels to treat the case as a matter of urgency, noting the psychological and social toll on the families.
As of press time, there has been no official statement from the Borno State Government or security agencies on the status of the rescue efforts.
