Terrorism-linked crisis forces closure of 76 Nigerian primary schools, 80 students held captive

Education officials in Borno State report that widespread security threats have compelled the shutdown of dozens of primary schools, with 80 pupils still missing and presumed captured by insurgents.

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Terrorism: 76 primary schools shut, 80 students remain in captivity in Borno LGA – Official

Askira-Uba’s education authority says 20 schools were shut after a recent security crisis. The post Terrorism: 76 primary schools shut, 80 students remain in captivity in Borno LGA – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Terrorism-linked crisis forces closure of 76 Nigerian primary schools, 80 students held captive

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