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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