Parents of schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic boarding school have expressed deep frustration over the government’s handling of the crisis, as many of the kidnapped students remain unaccounted for.
The parents, speaking during an emotional gathering, accused authorities of slow response, weak communication and lack of transparency since the mass abduction took place.
For many, hope is gradually turning into anger as days pass without significant updates.
The kidnapping has renewed painful memories of previous mass abductions in Nigeria — from Chibok to Dapchi — and has again raised concerns about the safety of schools, especially in rural communities vulnerable to bandit attacks.
Civil society groups are demanding stronger protection measures, including safe-school initiatives, community security networks and rapid-response rescue units.
Security officials say efforts are ongoing to track the kidnappers, while negotiations and tactical operations continue discreetly to avoid putting the children at further risk.
Parents, however, insist that government action must be faster, firmer and more coordinated than in past tragedies.
