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Eighty of 177 worshippers abducted from three churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, escaped on the day of the raid and have since returned home after weeks in hiding; 86 remain in captivity as authorities continue to press for their release, with Amnesty International criticizing the initial denial of the abductions.
Nearly 300 schoolchildren abducted from their school in northwest Nigeria's Kaduna state have been released after over two weeks in captivity, with at least 1,400 students having been kidnapped from Nigerian schools since 2014. The abductions have been attributed to bandit groups known for mass killings and kidnappings for ransom in the conflict-battered northern region, and while no group has claimed responsibility for the recent kidnapping, the identity of the abductors is known to some individuals. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu had vowed to rescue the children "without paying a dime" as ransom, but ransoms are commonly paid for kidnappings in the country.
Nearly 300 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria earlier this month have been released, with the governor of Kaduna state confirming their safe return. The children were abducted by armed bandits on motorcycles, and while some were rescued, 287 remained with the kidnappers until their release. The gunmen had demanded a ransom and threatened to kill the students if their demands were not met. The state's National Security Adviser coordinated the operations that led to the successful outcome, and the Nigerian Army was commended for its role. Kaduna state has experienced recurring incidents of kidnappings for ransom by bandits in recent years.
Nearly 300 schoolchildren abducted in northwest Nigeria have been freed after over two weeks in captivity, with at least 100 of them aged 12 or younger. The release follows a series of kidnappings in the country's northwestern and central regions, where armed groups often target villagers and travelers for ransom. While no group has claimed responsibility for the abduction, it is believed to be the work of bandit groups known for mass killings and kidnappings in the conflict-battered northern region. The Nigerian president and security forces have been thanked for their efforts in securing the release of the students.