Another 130 kidnapped schoolchildren released in Nigeria

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 75% complete by Agence France-PresseDecember 21, 2025 at 09:05 PM

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Nigerian authorities have secured the release of another 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from St Mary's school in Niger state in late November, bringing the total number freed this month to 230. The exact number of those abducted remains unclear, with conflicting figures from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and President Tinubu. Gunmen kidnapped the students and staff from the co-educational boarding school in Papiri, reminiscent of previous mass abductions in Nigeria. The recent kidnappings have highlighted Nigeria's security challenges, including banditry and religious tensions, amidst claims of genocide against Christians. It remains unknown who seized the children and how the government secured their release. The remaining children will be taken to Minna, the capital of Niger state.

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