Parents of the abducted students of the College of Forestry
Mechanization Afaka in Kaduna State have occupied the National Assembly
complex, Abuja, in protest.
The protesters which include members of the Students Union
Government (SUG) of the institution are lamenting over what they described as
the negligence of the state and Federal Government in securing the release of
the children.
They chanted songs of solidarity and displayed placards
demanding prompt rescue of the students.
“Education is our right! Safety is our right! Freedom is our
right!, Free Afaka 29! ” the parents and students chanted as they marched to
the National Assembly.
The protesters joined by the Publisher of Sahara Reporters,
Omoyele Sowore and Deji Adeyanju had earlier gathered at the Unity Fountain
before proceeding to the National Assembly complex.
The main entrance of the National Assembly was however
manned by security agents who denied the protesters entrance.
On 11th March 2021, 39 students of the Federal College of
Forestry Mechanization Afaka in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State
were abducted from their hostels by bandits dressed in military uniform.
Ten of the students were released in two batches of five
each but 29 others have remained in captivity.
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