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130 Nigerian Schoolchildren and Teachers Released After Mass Abduction

Nigerian authorities announced the release of 130 schoolchildren and teachers abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state. This release, just in time for Christmas, concludes a month-long ordeal that raised international concern over school safety. The children, some appearing malnourished, are now set to reunite with their families, marking a significant development in the ongoing crisis of school kidnappings in the region.

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130 Nigerian Schoolchildren and Teachers Released After Mass Abduction

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France 243 days ago

Nigerians welcome 130 schoolchildren and teachers released after mass abduction

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On December 22, 2025, Nigerian authorities announced the release of 130 schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state during a mass kidnapping. This incident, which occurred a month prior, involved gunmen storming the school, leading to widespread concern over the safety of students in the region. Upon their return, some children appeared malnourished and in shock during a government ceremony welcoming them home.

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Al Jazeera4 days ago

130 Nigerian schoolchildren freed after mass abduction

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A group of 130 Nigerian schoolchildren who were abducted from St Mary’s Catholic school in Niger state last month has been freed, concluding a month-long ordeal that drew significant international attention and concern. The children have been handed over to authorities and are set to reunite with their families.

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Sky News5 days ago

130 children and staff abducted from Nigerian school last month freed 'in time for Christmas'

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The Nigerian government has announced the release of 130 schoolchildren and staff abducted from a Catholic school last month, marking a significant development in the ongoing crisis of school kidnappings in the region. This release comes just in time for Christmas, bringing relief to families and communities affected by the trauma of abduction.

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The Guardian5 days ago

Another 130 kidnapped schoolchildren released in Nigeria

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Nigerian authorities have announced the release of an additional 130 schoolchildren who were kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger state last month, confirming that all abducted pupils are now free. This follows the earlier release of 100 children earlier in December, marking a significant development in the ongoing crisis of school abductions in the region.

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via The Guardian