UN Calls For Immediate Release Of Abducted Katsina Students

The United Nations has condemned the abduction of students at
the Government Science School at Kankara, Kastina State following
an insurgent attack on the school.

The international organisation made this call in a statement by
the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, on
Monday.

“The Secretary-General strongly condemns the 11 December attack
on a secondary school in Katsina State, Nigeria, and the reported
abduction of hundreds of boys by suspected armed bandits.

“The Secretary-General calls for the immediate and unconditional
release of the abducted children and for their safe return to their
families. He reiterates that attacks on schools and other
educational facilities constitute a grave violation of human
rights. He urges the Nigerian authorities to bring those
responsible for this act to justice,” the statement read in
part.

The Secretary-General also reaffirmed support of the United
Nations to the Government and people of Nigeria in the fight
against terrorism, violent extremism and organized crime.

The United Nations has condemned the abduction of students at
the Government Science School at Kankara, Kastina State following
an insurgent attack on the school.

The international organisation made this call in a statement by
the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, on
Monday.

“The Secretary-General strongly condemns the 11 December attack
on a secondary school in Katsina State, Nigeria, and the reported
abduction of hundreds of boys by suspected armed bandits.

“The Secretary-General calls for the immediate and unconditional
release of the abducted children and for their safe return to their
families. He reiterates that attacks on schools and other
educational facilities constitute a grave violation of human
rights. He urges the Nigerian authorities to bring those
responsible for this act to justice,” the statement read in
part.

The Secretary-General also reaffirmed support of the United
Nations to the Government and people of Nigeria in the fight
against terrorism, violent extremism and organized crime.