One hundred schoolchildren kidnapped last week in northwest Nigeria have been released, authorities confirmed, ending days of anguish for families and intensifying calls for stronger security interventions in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pupils, who were abducted by armed gangs commonly referred to as bandits, were freed following a coordinated security operation involving local authorities, community leaders and federal security agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials said the children were rescued safely, though medical teams have been deployed to assess their physical and psychological condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mass abduction occurred during morning classes, reigniting public outrage over the persistent wave of school kidnappings in parts of Nigeria, where criminal groups target learning institutions for ransom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parents and community members broke into emotional celebrations as the children were reunited with their families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local leaders urged the federal government to reinforce security around schools, warning that the recurring attacks threaten education access and community stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have not disclosed whether a ransom was paid, but reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to ending banditry and restoring safety in affected regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The release marks one of the largest recoveries of abducted schoolchildren in recent years, offering relief to families but highlighting the continuing insecurity challenges facing the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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