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130 Pupils Rescued After School Abduction in Nigeria

12/22/2025

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State police say 130 pupils were freed, with the exact number to be confirmed by a headcount.
The abduction occurred on November 21 in Niger State and involved more than 300 pupils and staff from St Mary's Catholic School.
The incident raises concerns about school safety in northern Nigeria, where armed gangs often target schools for ransom.
It follows a history of school kidnappings, notably the 2014 Chibok abduction.

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State police say 130 pupils were freed, with the exact number to be confirmed by a headcount.
The abduction occurred on November 21 in Niger State and involved more than 300 pupils and staff from St Mary's Catholic School.
The incident raises concerns about school safety in northern Nigeria, where armed gangs often target schools for ransom.
It follows a history of school kidnappings, notably the 2014 Chibok abduction.