In a shocking turn of events, armed men kidnapped 52 students and staff from a Catholic school in Niger state, marking the second mass abduction in Nigeria within a week. The incident has sparked outrage over the increasing violence against Christians in the region. Local authorities and the Catholic diocese have condemned the attack, highlighting failures in school management and the urgent need for a state of emergency. The wave of kidnappings has raised concerns about the safety of schoolchildren, with many questioning the motives and affiliations of the kidnappers. Police and military forces have been deployed to assist in the rescue efforts as tensions rise.