Over 200 Schoolchildren and 12 Teachers Abducted from Nigerian Catholic School by Gunmen
Gunmen attacked a Catholic boarding school in a western region of Nigeria and abducted more than 200 schoolchildren Friday, the Christian Association of Nigeria said, in the latest in a spate of abductions in Africa's most populous country.
More than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers have been abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Nigeria by unidentified gunmen, sparking fear and outrage in the region.
The abductions took place in a western region of Nigeria, as confirmed by the Christian Association of Nigeria. This incident is part of a disturbing trend of kidnappings targeting schools in the country.
The attack has left parents, teachers, and authorities deeply concerned for the safety and well-being of the abducted individuals. Negotiations and efforts to secure their release are currently underway.
This harrowing incident underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by Nigeria, with increasing incidents of violent attacks and abductions posing a threat to the country's stability and peace.