Nigerian Government Secures Release of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren Amid Ongoing Kidnapping Crisis
In Nigeria, approximately 100 children who were abducted from a Catholic school in central Nigeria have been released. The children were taken from St Mary's Catholic school in Papiri last month, part of a series of mass abductions targeting schools and places of worship in the region. The freed children arrived in Minna, the capital of Niger state, escorted by military and armored vehicles. The details surrounding their release, including whether it was achieved through negotiation or force, remain unclear. The federal government reportedly played a significant role in securing their release, although specifics have not been disclosed for security reasons. Despite this development, about 153 students and 12 staff members are still held by the kidnappers. 
