Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
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Notable Quotes
"At least 42 children had been abducted from two schools."
— Ali Ndume , Politician
"at least 42 children had been abducted from two schools."
— Ali Ndume , Politician
"heartbreaking"
— Midala Usman Balami , Politician
"Violence in northern Nigeria is sustained by a combination of doctrinal extremism, chronic poverty, educational exclusion, and a state whose presence is often too limited to command confidence in the communities where armed groups seek recruits."
— Gimba Kakanda , Other
"secondo un conteggio effettuato dai responsabili locali di Mussa, sarebbero state rapite effettivamente 42 persone."
— Mohammed Ali Ndume , Politician
"l'esercito ha trascorso la notte setacciando i dintorni alla ricerca degli studenti, senza riuscire a ritrovare 'nemmeno un solo bambino'."
— Bukar Buba , Other
"Según la información de la que disponemos, al menos 30 estudiantes fueron secuestrados por los atacantes, que eran unos 50."
— Muhammad Goni , Activist
"La escuela fue atacada por la mañana por presuntos terroristas de Boko Haram."
— Nahum Daso , Other
"Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us i..."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Senator Ali Ndume serves as a representative for Borno South in Nigeria.
A resident of Mussa who provided information about the kidnapping.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A Nigerian writer and public servant.
A local legislator who commented on the school attack.
Nigerian lawmaker representing Borno state.
Leader of the Civilian Joint Task Force collaborating with the Nigerian Army against jihadists.
Borno police spokesperson providing information about the attack.
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No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
Gunmen abducted over 50 children, including toddlers aged between two and five, from three schools in Mussa, Borno state, Nigeria. The attackers used the children as human shields while fleeing on motorbikes, preventing security forces from opening fire. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Suspected fighters stormed Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area, abducting several students. The attack bore the hallmark of Boko Haram, but no group has claimed responsibility.
Armed men abducted at least 50 children, many aged between two and five, from three schools in Mussa, Borno state. The attackers used the children as human shields while fleeing on motorbikes. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Armed men, suspected to be Boko Haram militants, abducted at least 30 students from a primary and secondary school in Mussa, Borno state. The attackers fired indiscriminately before kidnapping the children present in class.
Gunmen stormed schools in Mussa, Borno state, kidnapping 50 children, including toddlers aged between two and five. The attackers used the children as human shields while fleeing on motorbikes. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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