Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
Summary
Nigeria has freed the remaining 130 schoolchildren who were kidnapped from St. Mary's Catholic school in Niger state. This successful rescue concludes one of the country's largest mass abductions, with a total of 230 students now released. The details of how the releases were secured, including whether a ransom was paid, have not been disclosed.Key Facts
- 130 schoolchildren from St. Mary's Catholic school have been released in Nigeria.
- The mass kidnapping took place on November 21, involving over 250 children and staff.
- A previous release saw about 100 children freed earlier this month.
- Nigeria's federal government confirmed that no students remain in captivity.
- It is not publicly known how the government secured the release or if a ransom was involved.
- Pictures of the freed children show them smiling and waving.
- Kidnappings in Nigeria's schools are part of a larger pattern of targeted attacks.
- Criminal gangs, often seeking ransoms, are believed to be responsible for these abductions.
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