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As millions of Nigerian children head back to school, a critical question looms: are they truly safe? The ongoing struggle with kidnappings and attacks, particularly those targeting educational institutions, leaves parents in a constant state of worry.

With a staggering number of schools lacking basic security measures like perimeter fencing and guards, the vulnerability of students is a stark reality. The alarming figure of over 758 students, teachers, and staff kidnapped in recent years underscores the immense challenge.

For parents, the simple hope is that their children can learn and thrive without the constant threat of danger. Every child deserves a secure environment to gain knowledge and grow, and the journey to and from school should never be a gamble with their safety.

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00:00Millions of children are returning to school, but in a country where schools have become targets, can parents truly feel
00:08at ease?
00:09That concern comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with kidnappings and attacks, including incidents involving schools.
00:17More than 42,000 schools still lack perimeter fencing, while 65% have no security guards.
00:26And according to available data, more than 758 students, teachers and school staff were kidnapped between May 2023 and June
00:362026.
00:38Now, with more than 45 million puppies returning to school, the scale of that responsibility is enormous.
00:45For parents, the expectation is simple. Their children should be able to learn without fear.
00:51Because going to school should never be a risk a child has to take.
00:56Every child deserves to learn, grow, and return home safely.

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