The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone E, has directed students across the North-East to participate in a peaceful solidarity demonstration following the abduction of 42 students from Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Borno State.
The three day protest will run from June 5 to June 7, 2026, across Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba states. NANS leaders say the demonstration will draw national attention to the students’ plight and increase pressure on authorities to secure their release.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, Chief of Staff to the Zonal Coordinator, Lukman Yusuf, said the association wants to support the affected families and encourage stronger intervention from security agencies.
According to Yusuf, the demonstration will highlight the urgency of the situation and reinforce calls for immediate action to rescue the abducted students. He also urged the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify ongoing efforts and prioritize the safe return of the victims.
NANS further called on the Federal Government to strengthen security in schools and other educational institutions across the country. The association stressed the importance of creating safe learning environments and protecting students from attacks.
The student body instructed Joint Campus Committee leaders, Students’ Union Government executives, delegates and other stakeholders to mobilize participants responsibly. NANS also urged members to conduct themselves peacefully and maintain order throughout the demonstrations.
Zonal Coordinator Comrade Muazu Hina said collective action remains necessary to secure the students’ release and improve protection for learners nationwide.
The abduction in Askira/Uba Local Government Area has generated concern among education stakeholders, residents and civil society groups. The incident has renewed demands for stronger school security, particularly in northern Nigeria, where attacks on educational institutions continue to threaten access to education. Security agencies continue rescue efforts as calls for urgent government intervention grow louder.
