A mother and her three children staged a peaceful protest in Abuja’s Maitama area over rising school abductions and growing concerns about the safety of pupils.
The children, dressed in school uniforms and holding placards, stood beside their mother during the demonstration. A video of the protest, shared by ARISEtv on X.com on Monday, quickly drew reactions online.
Footage from the scene showed the family by the roadside with placards calling for the rescue of kidnapped pupils. The children stood quietly as their mother spoke about the fears many parents now face.
Speaking in the video, she said, “I am afraid of taking my children to school because of what is happening. I am scared it is not safe”
She also urged the government to take urgent steps to protect schools and secure the release of abducted pupils.
The protest comes shortly after the rescue of the sister of a former Minister of Power and her twin sons while they were on their way to school. It also follows the continued captivity of schoolchildren abducted in parts of Oyo and Borno states.
The video triggered concern on social media, with many users calling for action.
#RightKlick_G wrote, “The sight of that mother and her children in uniforms, protesting for safety, is heartbreaking but necessary. No parent should have to worry about whether their child will return from school. We need more than just sympathy; we need concrete action to secure our schools and protect our future.”
Another user, #thepsalmistt, suggested, “If we can protest with pupils from P6 to SS1, at least the government will deploy the Army and police.”
See protest video here.
