Summary
Nigerian authorities have freed 100 children who were kidnapped from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria. The children are now in Abuja and will return to their families after medical checks and meetings with officials. Efforts are ongoing to secure the freedom of the remaining captives.
Key Facts
- 100 children kidnapped from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria have been freed.
- The children were taken to Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.
- They will be handed over to local government officials in Niger State.
- Medical evaluations and debriefing are being done for the released children.
- 303 students and 12 teachers were originally kidnapped on November 21.
- 50 students escaped soon after the kidnapping.
- 153 students and 12 teachers are still in captivity.
- President Trump commented on violence against Christians in Nigeria and has threatened military action.
