A parent of the schoolchildren abducted in Borno State has lamented the continued captivity of the victims nearly 100 days after their abduction, asking President Bola Tinubu why the children abducted in Oyo State on the same day had been rescued while those in Borno remained missing.

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The parent, who spoke with News Central TV, appealed to Tinubu to intervene and ensure the safe return of the children, saying their families had been left in anguish over their prolonged stay in captivity.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, what I have to tell him now, let him rule Nigeria with equal destiny, equal value.

“Because these are our children, they were adopted on the same day with the children of Oyo State. Well, those of Oyo State have been rescued for over a month. While, our children are still in captivity for almost 100 days,” the parent said.

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The parent said the uncertainty surrounding the children’s condition had taken a heavy toll on their families, with some parents reportedly hospitalised.

“And which offense have we, the parents, did to the government that we deserve this punishment?

“Please, we need government to rescue our children and bring them back to us. Some of us cannot even speak to the media because of the conditions. Some of us are still in the hospital up to now.

“I can pronounce three people that are in the hospital because of this situation. Please, we need government to bring these children to us in good health. That’s all we ask,” the parent said.

The children were abducted on May 15, 2026, the same day gunmen abducted students and teachers from a school in Oyo State.

While the Oyo victims were later rescued, the Borno children have remained in captivity, a situation that has continued to fuel anxiety among their parents.

📰 Source: Punch Nigeria