St Mary's Catholic school

St Mary's Catholic school is a Catholic boarding school located in central Nigeria's Niger state. It has recently gained international attention due to a mass abduction of its students in November. Over 250 children were initially reported abducted. This event forced the closure of schools in Niger state as part of emergency security measures. Recent news indicates that Nigerian authorities have secured the release of the abducted schoolchildren in stages. First, approximately 100 children were released, followed by the remaining 130. The Nigerian federal government has described the releases as a significant triumph. The school's reopening is planned for later in January, contingent on security assessments deeming areas safe. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges and the vulnerability of schools to abduction in certain regions of Nigeria.