The United Nations Children Funds UNICEF called on government and people of Nigeria to ensure unconditional release of the boys abducted from Government Science College is aware of Kagara Niger state.
The call is contained in a press statement signed it’s communication specialist Samuel Kaalu.
According to the statement, UNICEF is aware that armed men attacked the Government Science College in Kagara, in Niger State, Nigeria. According to unconfirmed reports, many students are unaccounted for, though it is not yet clear how many.
“UNICEF condemns in the strongest possible terms any attack on a school and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of any children who may be missing, and their safe return to their families.”
“UNICEF is deeply concerned about these reported acts of violence. Attacks on schools are a violation of children’s rights. Children should feel safe at home and at school at all times – and parents should not need to worry for the safety of their children when they send them off to school in the morning.”
“We acknowledge the efforts being taken by the Government of Nigeria for the safe return of any missing children.”