More Abducted Nigerian Children Released, Government Says

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ruth Maclean and Saikou JammehDecember 22, 2025 at 05:56 PM

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The Nigerian government announced the release of the "remaining" students abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, on November 21, 2025. Gunmen initially seized 253 students and 12 staff members. A government spokesman stated that 130 schoolchildren were freed in a "military-intelligence driven operation," allowing them to return home for Christmas. However, the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora, which operates the school, only confirmed the release of a "second batch" of students. Previously, one adult and 99 students were released two weeks prior. If confirmed, the current release would bring the total to 229, leaving a discrepancy of 24 students unaccounted for, which the government statement did not address.

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Ruth Maclean 30% Ismail Auwal 30% Papiri ×230% Bayo Onanuga 40% Catholic Diocese of Kontagora 50% Niger State 60% Nigerian Government ×270% St. Mary’s Catholic School ×280% Nigeria ×390%

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schoolchildren abduction 90% student release 80% nigerian government 70% catholic school 70% gunmen 60% st. mary's catholic school 60% military-intelligence operation 50% niger state 50%

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Nigeria

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