Abducted child's father tells BBC he felt helpless as he saw mass Nigerian kidnapping
Summary
In northern Nigeria, gunmen abducted dozens of children from a Catholic boarding school. The father of one child reported the incident to the BBC, saying he felt powerless to stop the kidnappers. The situation has raised concerns about the government's response and ongoing security issues in the region.Key Facts
- Gunmen on motorbikes took dozens of children from a school in Papiri village, Niger state.
- A father, using the name Theo, witnessed the abduction and shared his account with the BBC.
- 303 students and 12 staff members were reported abducted, though some escaped.
- The governor of Niger state claimed the numbers of abducted were exaggerated.
- The governor blamed the school for reopening despite threats.
- Parents expressed frustration with the government's handling of the incident.
- Kidnapping for ransom is a growing issue in northern Niger state.
- Laws against ransom payments have not effectively stopped these kidnappings.
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