CPN said the welfare of the children should be paramount to the Nigerian government, pointing out that with the trend of kidnapping, it was glaring that there would be more out-of-school children in the country.
, has expressed fears over the rate of child kidnapping in Nigeria, saying it could lead to the grooming of a new set of bandits in the country in future.
Mr Sanni recalled the recent abduction of over 200 children from a government secondary school in Kaduna on 7 March as well as others in Sokoto and Ekiti States, saying the incidents cast a dark shadow over the nation. 'The prevalence of child abduction incidents contributes to a pervasive atmosphere of fear and insecurity among parents and students alike, leading to an alarming rise in school dropout rates. This not only deprives countless children of their fundamental right to education but also perpetuates a cycle of ignorance and disenfranchisement that undermines the fabric of our society, Sanni added
"In light of these grave concerns, we urgently call upon the authorities to prioritise the immediate rescue and safe return of the abducted children. This must be accompanied by comprehensive efforts to strengthen school security measures, including the implementation of advanced security systems and the erection of physical barriers to deter potential perpetrators.
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