In Nigeria, authorities are intensifying efforts to locate 24 schoolgirls who were abducted from a boarding school in Kebbi state by armed gunmen who killed a vice principal during the attack. Amidst rising concerns, one student has managed to escape captivity, providing hope amid the distressing situation. The president of Nigeria has vowed to further increase rescue operations, while international entities, including the United Nations, are demanding the immediate release of the abducted girls. The incident has drawn attention not only domestically but has also led to political storm in the United States, with former President Trump commenting on the state of child abductions in Nigeria. Families of the kidnapped girls are anxiously waiting for news of their safe return.