Kidnapping and Assault of Georgia Woman

A Georgia woman in her 60s was kidnapped, burned, and cut by an assailant as she was leaving work. She managed to escape and seek help at a nearby fire station.

Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Released

Nearly 300 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren have been released after being seized from their school in Kaduna state. Abductions have been a recurring issue in Nigeria, with at least 1,400 students kidnapped since 2014. Ransoms are commonly paid for kidnappings, often arranged by families.