Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed troops to rescue over 250 students who were kidnapped by gunmen from a school in the country’s northwest.
This marks one of the largest mass abductions in the past three years. The attack in Kaduna state is the second such incident in a week, reflecting a concerning trend of heavily armed criminal gangs targeting victims in villages, schools, and along highways for ransom payments.
Local authorities are still determining the exact number of abducted children, and at least one person was reported dead during the attack.
President Tinubu has ordered the armed forces to track down the kidnappers, emphasizing his commitment to ensuring the victims’ rescue and administering decisive justice.
The recent kidnappings underscore the challenges facing Nigeria in its efforts to enhance security and attract foreign investment. UNICEF has condemned the attacks on educational institutions, urging the government to do more to protect students.
The incidents add to the ongoing security concerns in Nigeria, with various regions facing threats from armed criminals and jihadist insurgency.
