Security fears rise in Nigeria after more than 300 schoolchildren kidnapped
More than 300 students and 12 teachers were kidnapped from St Mary's school in Niger state, prompting widespread school closures and a national security response.
Over 300 students were abducted by Nigerian gunmen from Catholic school
Gunmen abducted 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from St Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, Nigeria; no group has claimed responsibility and rescue operations underway.
Gunmen abduct pastor and bride in Nigeria DW 12/01/2025
Armed groups in Nigeria have kidnapped hundreds recently, targeting churches, schools, and weddings, including many children, amid a surge of ransom-driven abductions.
Nigerian schoolgirls rescued after mass abduction in Kebbi
All 24 schoolgirls abducted from a government girls' secondary school in Kebbi state have been rescued and are in authorities' custody; one girl escaped.
