Nigeria school kidnapping: Who’s behind it, why were children targeted?
Summary
In Nigeria, gunmen kidnapped hundreds of students and some teachers from two schools, with the latest incident happening at a Catholic school in Niger state. Some children have escaped, but many are still held by the kidnappers. The kidnappers have not identified themselves, and authorities are working to rescue those still missing.Key Facts
- Around 303 students and 12 teachers were kidnapped from Saint Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state, Nigeria.
- The kidnapped students were both boys and girls, aged 10 to 18.
- 50 students have escaped and are now with their families, but 253 students and 12 teachers remain captive.
- No group has claimed responsibility for the kidnappings.
- Authorities are using tactical squads and local hunters to try to rescue those still held.
- Kidnappings are believed to have economic motives, with kidnappers often demanding ransom money.
- These kidnappings are not thought to be motivated by religious reasons.
- The situation is similar to past incidents like the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping by Boko Haram.
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