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The Nigerian government announced the release of most of the students kidnapped from St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, with conflicting reports on the exact number, highlighting ongoing insecurity and kidnapping issues in Nigeria.
Gunmen who kidnapped 287 school children in Nigeria have demanded a ransom of $621,848 and threatened to kill all the students if their demands are not met. The perpetrators stated that the kidnapping was in retaliation against the government and security agencies for killing their gang members. The children were taken from a school in Kaduna state, and while some were rescued, 287 remain with the kidnappers. The state government is working to ensure the safe return of the pupils and students, but the region has seen recurring incidents of kidnappings for ransom by bandits in recent years.
Gunmen who kidnapped 287 school children in Nigeria have demanded a ransom of $622,000 and threatened to kill all the students if their demands are not met. The perpetrators stated that the kidnapping was in retaliation against the government and security agencies for killing their gang members. The children were taken from a school in Kaduna state, and while some have been rescued, 287 remain with the kidnappers. The state government is working to ensure the safe return of the students, but the region has seen recurring incidents of kidnappings for ransom in recent years.
Over 100 school children were kidnapped by armed bandits in Kuriga, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The incident occurred at the LEA Primary School, with the headmaster and staff also among the victims. This abduction is the latest in a series of school kidnappings in northern Nigeria, raising concerns about the security of schools in the region. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the mass abduction, and efforts are underway to secure the release of the abducted students.
Gunmen on motorcycles kidnapped at least 287 school children, some as young as eight years old, from a primary and secondary school in Nigeria's Kaduna State. While some students were rescued, 287 remain with the kidnappers. The state has experienced recurring incidents of kidnappings for ransom by bandits, prompting calls for immediate measures to protect children's lives and their right to education.
A tragic boat accident in Harni Lake in Vadodara, India, resulted in the drowning of 15 students and one teacher, with 11 students rescued and one person still missing. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and the incident has prompted an outpouring of grief and concern. Boating accidents are unfortunately common in India, often due to overcrowding and inadequate safety measures.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has released updated immunization requirements for students in childcare and school, which will be effective this school year. While there are no new vaccines on the list, the age at which students should be fully vaccinated against certain illnesses has changed. The updates include changes for Tdap, chickenpox, polio, and hepatitis vaccines. Parents are encouraged to check their children's immunization cards and ensure they are up to date on routine vaccinations to prevent the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
A temporary pedestrian bridge collapsed in Espoo, Finland, injuring 27 people, most of them teenage school children who were on a field trip with their teachers. The injuries were not life-threatening, and the children mainly suffered limb injuries. The temporary bridge was built from plywood while construction was ongoing in the area. Police have launched an investigation into the accident.