The mass abduction of schoolchildren in Nigeria, including from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, is strongly condemned. Criminal gangs and armed groups exploit the volatile security situation to demand ransoms and target educational institutions. The resolution demands the immediate release of all hostages and thorough investigations into the crimes. Nigerian authorities are urged to implement the Safe Schools Declaration and expand early warning systems to protect schools. The international community is called upon to increase humanitarian aid to address poverty and resource conflicts driving instability.