50 Children Escape Captivity After Mass Kidnapping at Nigerian Catholic School: Security Crisis Deepens

Nov 24, 2025 02:49 am CST

In a significant development, at least 50 children have escaped captivity after over 300 students were abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state, Nigeria. The kidnapping, one of the largest in the country's history, occurred amid a series of similar attacks across multiple states, highlighting Nigeria's ongoing security crisis. President Bola Tinubu has announced the successful rescue of other hostages while religious leaders worldwide call for immediate action to protect vulnerable educational institutions.