💨 Abstract

Nigerian authorities have successfully secured the release of 130 schoolchildren who were kidnapped from a Catholic school in November. This follows the earlier release of 100 students. The attack on St. Mary’s school in Niger state is part of a broader wave of mass abductions in Nigeria, which faces multiple security threats, including jihadists and armed gangs. The exact number of abducted individuals has been unclear due to the remote locations of the students' homes.

Courtesy: AFP