Christian Media Forum Frowns At Escalating Kidnapping Of Students Across Nigeria




*Tasks govt on proactive solution to insecurity  



The Christian Media Forum  (CMF) has expressed  deep concerns over the escalating kidnappings of schoolchildren across northern Nigeria.

Recent weeks have seen a surge in abductions, a trend that has shaken communities and drawn national attention.

First, gunmen seized a group of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, an incident that sparked widespread outrage and calls for action

Just days later, armed attackers stormed St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State, abducting hundreds of pupils and teachers. 

The Forum stresses that such atrocities must not become the new normal and must be halted immediately.

Compounding the crisis, the federal government has ordered the closure of forty Unity schools, a move the Forum views as evidence that the assault on education extends beyond the kidnappings themselves.

This wave of school closures signals a broader threat to the nation’s future, undermining access to learning for countless children.

The statement from the Christian Media Forum is signed by its National President, Okpani Jacob Onjewu  Dickson, and National Secretary, Andrew Ibrahim Mshelia, dated Saturday November 22, tasked the government to rise up to its responsibility.

Both leaders urged all relevant stakeholders to move beyond rhetorics and translate concerns into concrete action.

They also caledl on security agencies to pursue not only the terrorists,  but also those who finance and sponsor these crimes, ensuring that all parties face the full weight of the law.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his capacity as Commander‑in‑Chief of the Armed Forces, was urged to rise to the occasion and confront the evil that threatens the country’s stability.

The forum believes that decisive leadership from the presidency is essential to restore confidence and protect citizens.

Consequently, the Christian Media Forum appealed  to the Federal Government to seek both domestic and international assistance in tackling the rising insecurity, particularly in the northern regions.

"A coordinated response, involving military, intelligence, and community engagement, is seen as vital to dismantle the networks behind these attacks," the statement said.

The forum said that it  remains committed to advocating for the safe return of all abducted children and to supporting measures that safeguard Nigeria’s educational institutions.

It called on all Nigerians, regardless of faith or ethnicity, to stand together in solidarity against violence and to work towards a peaceful, secure future for the nation.

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