Family of Abducted Borno Child Appeals to Tinubu, Zulum for Urgent Intervention

Borno, Nigeria 🇳🇬  08 June, 2026

The family of a child abducted in Borno State has made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Babagana Umara Zulum to personally intervene and strengthen efforts aimed at securing the child's safe release.

The family, while expressing deep concern over the continued captivity of the child, said the emotional and psychological impact of the incident has been devastating. They called on both the federal and state governments to mobilize all necessary security and intelligence resources to ensure the victim is rescued without delay.

According to family members, the abduction has thrown relatives and members of the community into anxiety, as they continue to await positive news regarding the child's whereabouts. They noted that the situation has highlighted the need for sustained action against kidnapping and other security threats affecting parts of the North-East region.

In their appeal, the family urged security agencies to intensify search and rescue operations, stressing that the safety and well-being of the child should remain a top priority. They also called for closer collaboration among security institutions to improve intelligence gathering and response mechanisms.

"We are pleading with President Tinubu and Governor Zulum to use every available means to help bring our child back home safely. This is a painful experience for our family, and we are relying on the government and security agencies to come to our aid," a family representative said.

The family commended ongoing efforts by security operatives but appealed for greater urgency, noting that every day spent in captivity increases the trauma suffered by the victim and loved ones.

Community leaders and residents have also joined the call for the child's rescue, urging authorities to remain committed to protecting vulnerable citizens and ensuring that those responsible for the abduction are brought to justice.

The incident has renewed concerns over the security situation in some parts of Borno State, where authorities continue to battle criminal activities and insurgency-related threats. Observers say swift intervention and effective coordination among security agencies will be crucial in achieving a successful rescue operation.

As of the time of filing this report, officials had not released detailed information regarding the circumstances surrounding the abduction, while investigations and rescue efforts were said to be ongoing.

Orbit News 24 will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.