One Hundred Schoolchildren Released After Kidnapping in Nigeria

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Saikou Jammeh and Ismail AlfaDecember 8, 2025 at 05:44 PM

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One hundred schoolchildren, part of a larger group of over 260 abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State, Nigeria on November 21st, were released on Sunday. The children, some as young as five, were kidnapped along with twelve staff members. While the details of their release remain unclear, it is unknown if a ransom was paid. The mass abduction is part of a recent surge in kidnappings in Nigeria, contributing to the country's high number of out-of-school children. The released children will be handed over to the local governor for observation and psychosocial treatment before being returned to their families. Approximately 165 schoolchildren and staff remain captive. The kidnappings have occurred amidst scrutiny from the U.S. regarding violence by armed groups in Nigeria.

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Bishop Bulus Yohanna 60% St. Mary’s Catholic boarding school ×270% Nigeria ×680%

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Nigeria

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