The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone E (North-East), has instructed its members across the region to take part in a peaceful solidarity protest following the abduction of 42 students of Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
The planned demonstration is set to hold from June 5 to June 7, 2026, and will run simultaneously across the five North-East states—Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba.
In a notice issued on Wednesday by the Chief of Staff to the Zonal Coordinator, Lukman Yusuf, the association said the protest is intended to draw national attention to the abducted students and press for stronger action toward their release.
“The demonstration is aimed at drawing attention to the plight of the abducted students, expressing solidarity with their families, and calling on the Federal Government and relevant security agencies to intensify efforts towards their immediate rescue,” Yusuf stated.
The student body further urged the Federal Government to reinforce security across schools and other learning institutions nationwide to prevent further incidents.
“We urge the Federal Government to strengthen security measures in all educational institutions across the country to safeguard students and ensure that schools remain safe environments for learning,” the statement added.
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NANS also directed its structures, including Joint Campus Committee leaders, Students’ Union Government executives, delegates, and stakeholders, to ensure proper mobilisation while maintaining peace and order throughout the exercise.
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 protection for learners across the country.
The association maintained that the protest is aimed at sustaining public attention on the incident and showing solidarity with affected families.
The abduction of the 42 students has continued to generate concern among education stakeholders, residents, and civil society organisations, with renewed calls for enhanced security in schools, particularly in northern Nigeria.
Security agencies are said to be intensifying efforts to secure the release of the students amid growing pressure for urgent government intervention.