Nigeria Schoolgirls Kidnapped, Two Escape Captivity

Two schoolgirls kidnapped from their boarding school in north-western Nigeria's Kebbi state have escaped from their captors. At least 25 children and a teacher were abducted by gunmen on Monday. A team of soldiers, police, and volunteers are searching for the remaining captives. The attack has left two members of staff dead. The incident highlights the persistent security crisis in the region, with schools becoming frequent targets for armed groups seeking ransom payments or leverage deals with the government.

Gunmen kidnapped 25 girls from a boarding school in Nigeria's Kebbi State, killing at least one staffer. The attackers, described as having 'sophisticated weapons', exchanged fire with guards before abducting the girls. The incident is the latest in a string of mass kidnappings in northern Nigeria. The Nigerian government has condemned the attack and is working to ensure the girls' safe return and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Armed gunmen abducted 25 schoolgirls from their dormitories at the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi, Nigeria. One of the abducted girls escaped and returned home safely, while another student who was not among those abducted also escaped. The attack occurred at 4am local time, leaving the vice-principal dead and another staff member injured. Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the remaining girls, searching suspected escape routes and surrounding forests. This incident is the latest in a series of school abductions in Nigeria's northern region, where armed groups have been targeting schoolchildren for over a decade.