Freed Nigerian schoolchildren to be reunited with families

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 75% complete by Eromo Egbejule in AbidjanDecember 22, 2025 at 01:00 PM

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The final group of 130 Nigerian schoolchildren kidnapped from St Mary's Catholic school in Niger state last month are expected to be reunited with their families on Monday. The students were abducted along with 12 teachers by unknown gunmen in the Papiri community. This incident marks the second mass abduction in Nigeria within a week and highlights the country's ongoing security crisis, where armed bandits and jihadist groups operate, making rural areas vulnerable. Kidnapping for ransom is prevalent, with thousands of victims and millions of dollars paid in ransom between July 2024 and June 2025. The security situation has drawn international concern, including threats of military action from the US.

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