Nigeria: 100 Schoolchildren Freed After Abduction

Hopeful News: Over 100 Abducted Schoolchildren Released in NigeriaIn a positive turn of events, more than 100 schoolchildren kidnapped from Saint Marys Catholic school in Nigeria have been freed. This comes after a wave of mass kidnappings that has caused widespread concern. The children were among over 250 students and 12 staff members taken last month. The Niger state police chief and Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna confirmed the release, which was facilitated by the federal government. The specifics of the rescue operation remain undisclosed due to security reasons. The incident follows a pattern of schools and places of worship being targeted in northern and central Nigeria. While the culprits are believed to be criminal gangs seeking ransom payments, the government suspects jihadist groups. Despite the outlaw of ransom payments in Nigeria, it is widely thought that payments are still made to secure releases. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.