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Nigerian government secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren, Channels TV says
The Nigerian government secured the release of 100 children from over 300 abducted at St. Mary's Catholic school, amid ongoing captivity of about 165 students and staff.
- On December 7, 2025, the Nigerian government said it secured the release of roughly 100 schoolchildren who arrived in Abuja to be handed to Niger state local government officials on Monday.
- Gunmen arriving around 2 a.m. reportedly stormed St. Mary's Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, abducting 315 people total, while fifty pupils escaped shortly afterward.
- CAN's spokesperson Daniel Atori said, `We are not officially aware and have not been duly notified by the federal government`, and local media reported the release without details, with families expressing hope for the remaining children’s return.
- With international attention rising, officials and the UN say the fate of 165 students and staff thought to remain in captivity is unclear, while a United States congressional delegation met Nigeria's national security adviser Nuhu Ribadu and analysts warned captives could be used as human shields.
- Amid long-running insurgency and banditry, a recent SBM Intelligence report said Nigeria, population 230 million, faces at least 1,500 student abductions since Chibok and $1.66 million in kidnapping proceeds.
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At the beginning of November, more than 300 children were abducted from a Catholic school. Now more than 100 of them are free again, and 50 others have already escaped. However, the rest is still in the hands of the kidnappers.
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100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released; more still being held
The Christian Association of Nigeria says 100 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school last month have been released. More than 100 students remain in captivity.
·United States
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Just over two weeks ago, gunmen abducted hundreds of children in an attack in Nigeria. 165 are still missing.
·Denmark
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About 165 students and school staff of the Catholic boarding school are still in the hands of the kidnappers.
·Vienna, Austria
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Total News Sources170
Leaning Left29Leaning Right21Center29Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
37% Center
L 37%
C 37%
R 26%
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