Nigeria secures release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from Catholic school after weeks in captivity

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Andrea MargolisDecember 7, 2025 at 09:24 PM

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One hundred schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary's School in Papiri, Niger state, Nigeria on November 21 have been released. Local media reported the release on Sunday. Initial reports indicated that as many as 303 children were kidnapped, with some escaping shortly after the abduction. As of the release, 253 students and 12 teachers remained in captivity. The kidnappings occurred amidst ongoing concerns about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, which has drawn criticism from international figures. The Trump administration previously threatened to cut off aid to Nigeria if the government didn't take action to stop violence against Christians.

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Nigeria

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