By JOHN ONAH, Abuja
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday condemned in strongest terms the recent attack on Government Science College in Kagara, Niger State, North-central Nigeria, demanding for the immediate release of the abducted students.
The UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Peter Hawkins made the call in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja.
According to the statement: “UNICEF is aware of reports that yesterday evening, the 16th February 2021, armed men attacked the Goverment Science College in Kagara in Niger state in which unconfirmed reports stated that many students are unaccounted for, though it is not yet clear how many of them”.
“UNICEF is aware of reports that overnight, 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”, said Hawkins.