Every Child Deserves a Home, Not a Hideout — NBM of Africa Raises Alarm Over Rising Child AbductionsCalls for Urgent National Action to Tackle Insecurity

The leadership of the NBM of Africa Worldwide has raised serious concerns over the escalating wave of child abductions and insecurity across Nigeria, warning that the disturbing trend threatens the nation's future and undermines efforts toward sustainable development.

In a statement issued on Monday, the President of the organization, Dr. Charles Chimezie, condemned the activities of bandits and kidnappers who continue to abduct children and allegedly expose them to exploitation within criminal networks. He described the situation as a direct attack on the country's future generation and a challenge that demands immediate and coordinated action.

The statement comes amid growing concerns over insecurity in several parts of the country, including the recent reported abduction of 45 teachers and students in Oyo State by suspected bandits. The incident has triggered public outrage and renewed calls for stronger security measures to protect schools and vulnerable communities.

According to Dr. Chimezie, every child taken from their family represents not only a personal tragedy but also a national loss, as dreams are shattered and futures placed at risk. He emphasized that children affected by insecurity deserve protection, rehabilitation, quality education, and the opportunity to grow in a safe environment.

> “A nation that tolerates the loss of its children has lost its future. Every child deserves a home, not a hideout. Every child deserves love, not fear,” he stated.

The organization called on the Federal Government, state governments, security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, and civil society groups to intensify efforts aimed at rescuing children held in captivity, dismantling criminal networks, and restoring peace in affected communities.

NBM of Africa noted that the persistent insecurity across the country has continued to devastate families, displace communities, and deprive countless children of their right to education, identity, and a secure future. The group stressed that urgent intervention is necessary to halt the worsening situation and safeguard the next generation.

“The abduction of children by bandits is a grave violation of human rights and a direct threat to our collective future,” Dr. Chimezie said.

He further lamented that insecurity has robbed many children of their childhood and exposed them to trauma and uncertainty, urging all stakeholders to work together to ensure that every Nigerian child grows up in an environment free from fear and violence.

The organization reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for peace, child protection, and community development, while calling on citizens to support ongoing efforts aimed at ending banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality across the country.

As concerns over insecurity continue to mount, the group maintained that protecting children must remain a national priority, stressing that the future of Nigeria depends largely on the safety, wellbeing, and development of its young population.

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