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Nigeria Rescues 100 Abducted Schoolchildren Amid Ongoing Insecurity

12/10/2025

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On December 8, 2025, Nigeria's government rescued 100 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state and returned them to the state governor in Minna.
President Bola Tinubu welcomed the rescue and urged security forces to prevent future kidnappings.
Parents expressed concern over the lack of information regarding their children's status.
The abduction highlighted ongoing insecurity in northern Nigeria, where armed gangs frequently target schools.
A joint Nigeria-U.S. task force will be established to enhance security measures in the region.

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On December 8, 2025, Nigeria's government rescued 100 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state and returned them to the state governor in Minna.
President Bola Tinubu welcomed the rescue and urged security forces to prevent future kidnappings.
Parents expressed concern over the lack of information regarding their children's status.
The abduction highlighted ongoing insecurity in northern Nigeria, where armed gangs frequently target schools.
A joint Nigeria-U.S. task force will be established to enhance security measures in the region.