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.

Kidnapping of Nigerian Schoolchildren in Kaduna State

Nearly 300 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren abducted in Kaduna state have been released after more than two weeks. The release was not without controversy as ransom payments are common in such cases, despite officials denying it. The abductors are believed to be bandit groups operating in the conflict-battered northern region.