In a shocking incident, gunmen abducted 303 children and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s School in Nigeria. The students, aged between 10 and 18, were taken in a mass kidnapping that has sparked widespread concern and condemnation. This tragic event marks one of the worst cases of abduction in Nigeria, leaving families and authorities scrambling to ensure the safe return of the children.
According to Fox News, the abductions took place in Nigeria’s Niger state, where armed bandits have been increasingly targeting schools and communities. The tactical squads are currently working to locate and rescue the abducted students and teachers. This heartbreaking incident has once again highlighted the security challenges facing the region and the vulnerability of children to such heinous crimes.
NPR reported that the attack on the Catholic school in Nigeria resulted in the abduction of more than 300 children, raising alarm and prompting calls for swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice. The scale of the abduction has shocked the nation and drawn international attention to the ongoing security crisis in the region.
Al Jazeera shared that a Christian group in Nigeria has reported that 50 students managed to escape from the gunmen who abducted them, adding a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedy. However, the search for the missing children and teachers continues, with authorities working tirelessly to ensure their safe return.
This devastating incident underscores the urgent need for improved security measures and greater protection for schools and communities in Nigeria. The safety and well-being of children must be a top priority, and concerted efforts are required to prevent such atrocities from happening again.
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References:
– Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/world/number-children-abducted-from-catholic-school-nigeria-explodes-over-300
– NPR: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQR1RYal9VVUxjUndzbk1DamtUOHN1Vk5LdU54djRKT181Z0gtdk1OVFVIdW9QamVNWFkyYzdrQ2l3c2NJMVM0LU1yVlNna3FrMnZUWjdxN0V6Uk5NZW02MXJzcUQtbUJDbjZSSmRoZmktYVpGcTZkQmxkY050R2lvZ0FUZmxnV0g0a2hUS0RjRQ?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
– Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/11/23/more-than-300-nigerian-students-abducted-from-a-catholic-school?traffic_source=rss
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