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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.
Nigeria's Security Crisis: Understanding the Recent Wave of School Abductions and Religious Attacks
Nov 22, 2025 02:56 am CST
Nigeria faces a severe security crisis with recent kidnappings at two schools and an attack on a church service highlighting the country's ongoing challenges with armed gangs and insurgent groups. As President Tinubu cancels foreign trips to address these incidents, the attacks have drawn international attention including threats from the U.S. regarding alleged religious persecution. This article examines the complex security landscape across Nigeria's northern regions, ransom motivations behind kidnappings, and government response efforts to an increasingly dangerous situation affecting millions of citizens.