By Aliyu Dangida
HOTPEN – UNICEF has expressed deep concern over the report of abduction of no fewer than 21 children at a farm in Mairuwa community, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
In a statement signed by UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate, said confirmed reports indicated that 21 children comprising of 17 girls and 4 boys all aged between 15 and 18 were abducted last Sunday at about 12:30 p.m. by bandits.
“Abduction of children whether at home, school, farm or anywhere else is reprehensible. Children should never be the target of violence, especially by anyone who should be protecting them.”
“We call on the authorities to take necessary action to rescue the abducted children and reunite them with their families unhurt and without delay.”
UNICEF also calls on the authorities to rescue other persons reported to have been kidnapped on the farm at the same time the children were abducted.
“This tragic incident is yet an indication of the danger children face by acts perpetrated by people who should protect them.” The statement noted.
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