Christian Association of Nigeria
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.
Mass Kidnapping Crisis in Nigeria: Over 300 Students and Teachers Abducted in Second School Attack This Week
Nov 22, 2025 05:25 pm CST
In a devastating security crisis, 315 students and teachers were kidnapped from St Mary's school in Nigeria's Niger state, marking the second mass abduction in one week. The Christian Association of Nigeria confirmed that 303 students and 12 teachers were taken, representing nearly half of the school's population. This incident follows another recent kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi state, highlighting the escalating security challenges facing Africa's most populous nation.