The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the growing wave of school abductions across the country, describing the latest attack in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State as evidence of a deepening collapse of Nigeria’s security architecture.
In a statement issued on Monday by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group said the invasion of schools by armed terrorists, the killing of innocent persons, and the abduction of teachers and students had become a “national disgrace” and a sign that government was failing in its constitutional responsibility to protect citizens.
HURIWA expressed outrage over reports that one of the abducted teachers had been beheaded by the attackers, warning that the country was sliding into a dangerous era where school kidnappings were becoming normalized.
“This is no longer mere insecurity. It is the frightening collapse of governance itself,” the group said.
According to HURIWA, any government unable to protect children inside classrooms risks losing both moral legitimacy and public confidence.
The rights group accused authorities of relying on repeated condemnations and public relations statements while attacks on schools continue unabated across different parts of the country.
It also questioned the effectiveness of various school protection programmes introduced by the government over the years, demanding full public disclosure of funds allegedly allocated to school safety initiatives.
“Nigerians deserve to know how billions budgeted and donated for school security have been spent while terrorists continue to invade schools almost freely,” the statement added.
HURIWA called for an immediate audit of all funds connected to school security interventions and donor-supported projects, insisting that transparency and accountability were urgently needed.
The group further linked the rising insecurity to Nigeria’s porous borders, alleging that criminal groups and arms traffickers were exploiting weak border controls to move freely into the country.
It recalled previous calls for stronger border protection measures, including physical fencing of vulnerable border areas with neighbouring countries such as Chad, Niger, and Cameroon, backed by advanced surveillance technology.
“A nation that cannot secure its borders cannot honestly claim full control of its territory,” HURIWA stated.
The organisation demanded that the Federal Government publicly clarify the current status of its border security strategy and provide concrete details of efforts being made to stop cross-border criminal activities.
HURIWA also urged the government to immediately disclose measures being taken to secure the release of abducted victims and prevent further attacks on schools nationwide.
The group warned that continued silence and ineffective responses from authorities could worsen public frustration and erode confidence in government institutions.
“Nigeria cannot continue on this path while terrorists hunt children inside classrooms,” the statement concluded.
HURIWA Blasts FG Over Rising School Abductions, Demands Accountability
