The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the recurring terrorist attacks on schools in Nigeria, following a wave of coordinated assaults by armed groups over the weekend.
UN Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, raised the alarm after suspected terrorists targeted multiple educational institutions in Oyo State.
The attacks resulted in the reported abduction of dozens of schoolchildren and their teachers, as well as the tragic killing of two educators.
“We’re, of course, very concerned. We have seen the continued attacks on children, on places of education in Nigeria by extremist groups,” Dujarric stated during a press briefing, emphasizing that these persistent onslaughts have a devastating impact on local communities.
He further noted that UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, remains deeply worried about terrorist activities across parts of Nigeria.
This statement follows recent joint U.S.-Nigerian military operations aimed at dismantling ISIS targets within the country.
In response to the crisis, the UN system in Nigeria is actively mobilizing resources to fortify educational institutions against future threats.
The global body is working closely with domestic authorities to implement robust security measures, aiming to restore a sense of safety for both students and faculty in vulnerable regions.
“The UN country team in Nigeria, in all its components, has been working with the Government in the impacted region,” Dujarric added. “This is to find ways that we can support and strengthen and help make schools more safe for students, and we will continue to work in that vein.”
