Schools to start reopening after Nigeria mass abduction

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 4, 2026 at 01:56 PM

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Following a mass abduction in November, schools in Niger state, Nigeria, are set to reopen on January 12 in "safe and secure areas." The decision comes after security assessments and consultations following the kidnapping of over 250 students and staff from St Mary's Catholic school, who were later rescued. Armed criminal gangs have increasingly targeted schools in the region, leading to closures and security concerns. The government has classified these groups as terrorists, but despite the illegality of paying ransoms, it is believed to occur. Just a day after the reopening announcement, a deadly attack occurred in a Niger state village, highlighting the ongoing security challenges.

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Niger State Emergency Management Agency 30% Chibok 40% Abdullahi Rofia 40% Kasuwan-Daji 50% Papiri 50% bandits 60% St Mary's Catholic school 70% Niger State ×480% Nigeria ×490%

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Nigeria

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