Nigeria Marks 10 Years Since Chibok Abductions, But Many Schoolchildren Remain at Risk

As Nigeria commemorates a decade since the Chibok schoolgirl kidnappings, ongoing insecurity and recent abductions highlight persistent challenges in protecting schoolchildren.

Ten years after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok by Boko Haram, 96 of them remain in captivity, with no ongoing negotiations for their release.
Recent reports indicate that over 1,600 children have been kidnapped in northern Nigeria since 2014, as school kidnappings continue to pose a severe threat.
Efforts to secure schools and protect children have seen minimal progress, with many schools still lacking basic security measures.
Survivors of kidnappings face long-term trauma and stigmatization, complicating their reintegration and recovery.
The Nigerian government has pledged to enhance school security, but implementation has been slow, and many children remain vulnerable to abduction.