Children as Prey: Nigeria’s devastating school attacks in the first half of 2026, by Martha Gwary From Niger to Borno, Oyo and Zamfara, Nigeria’s schools have once again become theatres of fear. Barely halfway into 2026, attacks on educational institutions have left pupils missing, teachers abducted, communities traumatised and parents questioning whether schools remain safe places for learning. The incidents, occurring across different regions of the country, underline the persistent security crisis confronting the education sector and the growing vulnerability of children and teachers. St Mary's Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools,...