Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria

Published: 12/22/2025
Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
In Nigeria, 130 schoolchildren abducted from St Mary's Catholic school have been released, marking a "moment of triumph and relief" for authorities after one of the country's worst mass kidnappings. This latest development brings the total number of freed students to 230, with the exact circumstances of the release remaining unclear. Nigerian officials expressed hope as the rescued children and staff are set to return to Minna, the Niger state capital, following the earlier release of 100 individuals abducted from the school on November 21.