Authorities have released the full list of 36 students abducted by suspected terrorists from Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack occurred on Monday, June 29, at approximately 8:30 am, with perpetrators believed to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram.
Details of the Attack and Victims
According to Daily Trust, Lassa village is located about 20 kilometres from the Mussa community, where 42 schoolchildren were kidnapped from Musa Primary and Junior Secondary School on May 15. During the latest incident, a teacher who refused to comply with the terrorists was shot dead, and another person sustained injuries and has been hospitalised. The list of abducted students includes 11 males and 25 females: one in SS3, 17 in SS2, and 18 in SS1.
Below is the full list of names: Wamdai Adamu, Partsi Simon, Fati Shehu, Lydia Wazamdai, Samuel Emmanuel, Dauda Josha, Martha Hassan, Fadee Musa, Monday Jamul, Joshua Hassan, Suzuna Sanday, Maryarm Abdulaziz, Zakariya Samson, Bitrus Munda, Lucy Emmanuel, Rebecca Joshua, Esther Ibrahim, Esther Hamman, Deborah Emmanuel, Pressila Isuwa, Victor Monday, Victoria Waziri, Destiny Silas, Sandra Sunday, Paulina Oga, Mary Sini, Samuel Timothy, Arraju Wadzani, Godiva Margir, Marijanada Danjuma, Ibrahim Lia, Imargret Ijaikwoji, Yohanna, Martha Wajau, Gabrial Dali, Dalaraba Anthonym.
Public Reactions and Calls for Rescue
The release of the list has sparked widespread concern among Nigerians. Jimoh Ejima alleged the incident is politically motivated, stating: 'This is nothing but an election campaign by the opposition. We saw this fingerprint in 2014 prior to the 2015 general election. This is the same pattern they used in ousting the then President Goodluck Jonathan.' Gambo Hassan Ibrahim questioned the effectiveness of security forces: 'Ikon Allah pls the federal govt should go after the perpetrators immediately, but where are our forces in Borno doing?' Emmanuel Bello called for spiritual intervention: 'The only solution is fasting and prayer; we are not to blame anyone or the government because it's an end-time sign.' Boyi Innocent Silas emphasised: 'It's not about attaining the list, but rescue is what we're demanding.'
Broader Context of Abductions in Nigeria
This incident adds to a growing pattern of mass abductions targeting schools in northern Nigeria. In a related development, Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) recently claimed God's promise for the dramatic release of abducted Oyo schoolchildren and teachers. His statement has sparked debate on the role of faith amid rising insecurity. The Nigerian government faces mounting pressure to secure the release of all kidnapped victims and address the underlying security challenges.
