Nigerian schoolgirls rescued after mass abduction in Kebbi

Twenty-four schoolgirls who were abducted from a school in Kebbi state's Maga town last week have been rescued, according to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The girls were among 25 taken by assailants on November 17, but one escaped the same day. The remaining 24 were saved without disclosing details of the rescue. The attack was part of a recent spate of mass abductions in Nigeria, including a raid on St Mary's school in Niger state where over 300 students and staff were taken. Authorities have confirmed that the rescued girls are being held by authorities, but their condition is not yet known. No group has claimed responsibility for the abductions, which analysts attribute to gangs of bandits targeting schools and remote communities.

Twenty-four schoolgirls who were abducted from a school in Kebbi state's Maga town last week have been rescued, according to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The girls were among 25 taken by assailants on November 17, but one escaped the same day. The remaining 24 were saved without disclosing details of the rescue. The attack was part of a recent spate of mass abductions in Nigeria, including a raid on St Mary's school in Niger state where over 300 students and staff were taken. Authorities have confirmed that the rescued girls are being held by authorities, but their condition is not yet known. No group has claimed responsibility for the abductions, which analysts attribute to gangs of bandits targeting schools and remote communities.

All 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from a school in Kebbi state, Nigeria, on November 17th have been rescued. Armed gunmen abducted the students around 4 a.m. last week. President Bola Tinubu announced the rescue on Tuesday, expressing relief that all the girls were accounted for. He also called for increased security in vulnerable areas to prevent future kidnappings. Details regarding the rescue operation and the identity of the kidnappers have not been released. The president emphasized the urgent need for a stronger security presence to deter similar incidents.

Hundreds of children, some as young as five, were kidnapped from St. Mary's School in Nigeria's Papiri community on Friday. According to a nun, Mary Barron, 303 students and 12 teachers were abducted, but 50 students aged 10-18 managed to escape over the weekend by fleeing into the bush. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the location of the remaining hostages is unknown. Authorities are utilizing tactical squads and local hunters in rescue efforts. Nigeria has experienced a series of attacks on Christians, leading to international concern, though the Nigerian government disputes these claims.