The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone E (North-East), has announced plans for a regional peaceful protest over the abduction of 42 students of Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
The demonstration is scheduled to take place between June 5 and June 7, 2026, across the five North-East states of Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba.
According to a notice signed by the Chief of Staff to the Zonal Coordinator, Lukman Yusuf, on Wednesday, the protest is intended to draw national attention to the incident and demand urgent action for the rescue of the abducted students.
Yusuf stated that the mobilisation is also aimed at expressing solidarity with the families of the victims while urging authorities to intensify efforts toward securing their safe release.
The students’ body called on the Federal Government and security agencies to strengthen protection around schools nationwide to prevent further attacks on educational institutions.
“We urge the Federal Government to strengthen security measures in all educational institutions across the country to safeguard students and ensure schools remain safe environments for learning,” the statement said.
NANS further directed its structures, including Joint Campus Committee leaders, Students’ Union Government executives, and other stakeholders, to ensure orderly and peaceful participation in the planned demonstrations.
The Zonal Coordinator of NANS Zone E, Comrade Muazu Hina, stressed the importance of collective action in demanding the safe return of the abducted students and improved security for learners across the country.
The group said the protest would serve as a show of solidarity with affected families and a call for sustained national attention on the recurring issue of school abductions.
The incident has sparked concern among residents, education stakeholders, and civil society organisations, reigniting debates on school security, particularly in northern Nigeria.
Security agencies are reportedly continuing efforts to rescue the students, while calls for stronger government intervention have intensified following the abduction.
