Nigerian Authorities Secure Release of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren from Catholic School
Nigerian authorities have announced the release of 100 schoolchildren who were abducted from St. Mary's Catholic school in Papiri, Niger state. The abduction, which occurred last month, involved more than 250 students and 12 staff members. The release was confirmed by Niger state's police chief, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, and Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, the local Catholic leader. The Office of the National Security Adviser informed them that the children would be reunited with their families. The details surrounding the release, including whether it was achieved through negotiation or force, and whether any ransoms were paid, remain unclear. The abduction is part of a series of mass kidnappings in Nigeria, targeting schools and places of worship, which have caused significant concern across the nation. 
