In the remote community of Papiri, Nigeria, the parents of over 300 schoolchildren abducted by armed men are grappling with despair and uncertainty. The latest mass abduction, which occurred on Friday, has left families in anguish, with no official communication from the government regarding rescue efforts. Emmanuel Ejeh, whose 12-year-old son Mathew was taken, expressed his frustration, stating, ‘Nobody from the government has briefed us about the abduction.’ The stress has been so overwhelming that one parent reportedly died of a heart attack. While 50 students have managed to escape, the fate of the remaining children remains unknown. This incident is part of a broader pattern of school abductions in Nigeria, often carried out by armed groups seeking ransom. Despite international scrutiny and promises of improved school safety, including the Safe School Initiative, little progress has been made. Activists like Aisha Yesufu, co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls movement, criticize the government for prioritizing propaganda over meaningful action. The crisis is further complicated by the involvement of armed gangs and jihadist groups, which are increasingly targeting schools to exert pressure on the government. As the situation unfolds, parents continue to gather at the school compound, clinging to hope while authorities remain silent.