News-News.Zip

News in English (USA) / 22.11.2025 / 12:00

Mass Kidnappings at Catholic Schools in Nigeria Raise Alarms

A series of alarming abductions have taken place at Catholic schools in Nigeria, with gunmen kidnapping over 300 students and several teachers in multiple incidents within a week. Reports indicate that more than 200 pupils from a school in Niger state were targeted, with authorities confirming the seizure of 303 children and 12 educators during the latest attack. This surge in violence against schools has raised concerns about the safety of students, prompting the government to consider emergency measures. As the country grapples with these crises, calls for action intensify amid fears of worsening attacks on vulnerable communities.
CBS News, CNN, AP News, BBC, The New York Times, The Times of Israel, ABC News, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, NBC News