The Borno State Government’s high-powered delegation to Lassa in Askira/Uba Local Government Area has continued its engagement with victims, affected families and community leaders, assessing the aftermath of the recent school attack and offering government support.
The delegation, led by the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Lawan Abba Wakilbe, was dispatched by Governor Babagana Zulum as part of the state’s ongoing response to the attack on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa.

The team first visited the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Mubi, where it met with Malam Goni Shettima, a teacher who sustained a gunshot wound to the head during the attack.
Receiving the delegation, the hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Shuaibu Jauro Yahya, confirmed that the teacher’s condition was stable but said he would require advanced medical care.

During the visit, Wakilbe conveyed Governor Zulum’s sympathy to the injured teacher and his family, assuring them of the government’s continued support.
“His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, deeply sympathises with you and your family over this unfortunate incident,” Wakilbe said.
The delegation also pledged medical support for the injured teacher and relief materials for affected families.

The team later proceeded to Uba, where it met with parents of the abducted students at the palace of the Emir of Uba, Alhaji Aliyu Ibn Samaila Mamza.

Addressing the gathering, Wakilbe assured the grieving families that the state government was working closely with security agencies to secure the safe release of the abducted students.
“We understand the pain and anguish the families are going through. I want to assure you that the government has not relented. We are working closely with security agencies and all relevant stakeholders to ensure the safe rescue and reunification of the abducted students with their families,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the parents, Mr Emmanuel Ayuba and Rev. Simon Wayindu appealed to the government to intensify efforts to secure the swift rescue of their children, describing the emotional trauma and uncertainty their families have endured since the attack.

The delegation also visited Mussa Community, where students were abducted during a separate school attack on May 15, 2026. The team reassured affected parents that the government’s commitment to securing the release of the children remained unwavering.
Responding on behalf of the affected families in Mussa, Mr Ishaku Jidayi appealed to the government to accelerate rescue efforts and reunite the abducted children with their loved ones.

Other members of the delegation included the Commissioner for Intergovernmental Affairs, Hon. Samaila Satumari; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr Julian Bitrus; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Projects, Engr. Emmanuel Yerima; Treasurer of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Suleiman Bello Maina; Education Secretary of Askira/Uba Local Government Area, Fatsuma Adamu; Chairman of Askira/Uba Local Government Area, Hon. Mada Saidu; and other senior government officials.
The Area Commander and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) also accompanied the delegation throughout the visit.