50 schoolchildren escape captivity in Nigeria, more than 200 still held

NPRSunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:47:34 PM
50 schoolchildren escape captivity in Nigeria, more than 200 still held
  • Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state, Nigeria, have successfully escaped captivity and are now reunited with their families. This incident is part of a larger trend of school kidnappings in the region, which has seen a significant increase in recent years.
  • The escape of these children highlights the ongoing security crisis in Nigeria, particularly in Niger state, where armed groups have increasingly targeted educational institutions. The situation remains dire, with over 200 children still held captive.
  • This mass abduction reflects a troubling pattern of violence against schools in Nigeria, raising concerns about the safety of students and the effectiveness of government responses. The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the attacks, emphasizing the urgent need for improved security measures to protect educational facilities and their occupants.
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