"Trauma and Fear Grip Nigeria's Basic Education System: Students and Teachers Recount Harrowing Experiences with Bandits. The nation's basic education system is on the brink of collapse, with students and teachers recounting the harrowing experiences of bandits' attacks on schools across the country. In a disturbing trend, armed bandits have targeted schools, leaving a trail of destruction and trauma in their wake. The attacks, which have become increasingly frequent, have resulted in the abduction of students, the destruction of school properties, and the intimidation of teachers. As the government struggles to address the issue, pupils and educators are speaking out about the fear and anxiety that have gripped the education system, raising concerns about the future of Nigeria's basic education."
Basic education in danger as pupils, teachers recall ordeal from bandits’ attacks on schools The Nation Newspaper