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Nigeria school kidnappings

Nigeria Achieves Liberation of 100 Kidnapped Individuals

Mass Abduction of Students in Nigeria A tragic event unfolded in Nigeria, highlighting ongoing security issues. The recent mass abduction of students has drawn international attention. 100 students were released after being kidnapped in Niger state. The abduction is one of the largest in recent times. The kidnappings occurred at St. Mary's Catholic boarding school. Details of the Kidnapping On November 21, gunmen captured 303 children and 12 school staff from a school in Papiri. The school attack…

Nigeria Declares a Nationwide State of Security Emergency

Nigeria Declares Security Emergency Amid Rising Kidnappings Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has declared a sweeping security emergency in response to a recent surge in large-scale abductions across the country. The government is taking significant measures to combat the crisis. Deployment of additional security forces to affected areas Immediate recruitment of more military and police personnel Focus on improving security in schools and vulnerable regions National Response to Abductions The recent abductions…

Fifty Nigerian Schoolchildren Escape After Abduction Ordeal

Mass Kidnappings in Nigeria: A Growing Crisis The recent abductions of over 300 children from a Catholic school in Niger state highlight the persistent threat of kidnappings in Nigeria. Despite escapes and appeals for resolution, the crisis continues amid growing international concern. 303 children and 12 teachers were abducted from St Mary's co-education school. Fifty children have managed to escape, leaving 251 primary school pupils, 14 secondary students, and 12 teachers still missing. Abductions in Nigeria…

Nigerian Christian Group Reports Abduction of 315 Individuals

Nigeria Faces Second Mass School Abduction in a Week Nigeria is grappling with a major security crisis following a second mass abduction from a school within a week. Christian organizations and state officials are responding to escalating concerns about the safety of students and teachers in the region. 315 students and teachers abducted from St Mary's school in Niger state. Second mass school kidnapping in a week, following abductions in Kebbi state. Security measures heightened with school closures ordered in…

Gunmen Raid Nigerian High School, Kidnap 25 Students

Breaking News: 25 Schoolgirls Abducted in Northwestern Nigeria In a shocking and distressing event, armed attackers raided a boarding school in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria, early Monday morning. The raid resulted in the abduction of 25 female students and the death of one staff member, while another was injured. This adds to the growing list of mass abductions plaguing the region. Details of the Attack Police spokesperson Nafi'u Abubakar Kotarkoshi confirmed the incident, which took place at 4:00 a.m. in the town of…