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50 St. Mary's School Kids Escape; Search for 265 Continues

11/23/2025

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Fifty of the 315 children kidnapped from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, Nigeria, have escaped and reunited with their families.
A military-led search continues for the remaining 265 children and 12 teachers.
The mass abduction prompted authorities to close schools in several states, including Kebbi and Kwara, where 20 pupils were kidnapped.
Pope Leo XIV called for the immediate release of the hostages.

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Story summary

Fifty of the 315 children kidnapped from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, Nigeria, have escaped and reunited with their families.
A military-led search continues for the remaining 265 children and 12 teachers.
The mass abduction prompted authorities to close schools in several states, including Kebbi and Kwara, where 20 pupils were kidnapped.
Pope Leo XIV called for the immediate release of the hostages.