Nigeria School Kidnapping: 52 Children Abducted

In a shocking turn of events, gunmen stormed a Catholic boarding school in Nigeria, abducting dozens of children and staff. This incident follows a series of kidnappings in the region, including a recent attack on a high school where twenty-five girls were taken. In another incident, gunmen killed two people and abducted thirty-eight worshippers from a church, demanding a ransom of one hundred million naira per person. The school had reopened without notifying the state government, potentially exposing students and staff to risks. Police and military forces have been deployed, but residents report only local security arrangements during the attack. The Nigerian President has canceled his trip to the G20 summit due to these events, vowing to bring the abducted children home and ensure justice. Analysts attribute these kidnappings to gangs targeting schools, travelers, and remote villagers for ransom, highlighting the pervasive insecurity in Nigeria. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.