Mass Kidnapping in Nigeria's Catholic School

Over 300 students and staff were kidnapped from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, making it one of the worst mass abductions in the country. The kidnapping occurred amid a surge in attacks by armed groups and has sparked widespread concern and anger. The Nigerian government has responded by ordering the closure of over 40 federal colleges and public schools in some states. The incident has also drawn international attention, with some US politicians claiming that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria, a claim dismissed by the Nigerian government.

Armed men attacked a Catholic boarding school in northwestern Nigeria, abducting several schoolchildren and staff. The incident occurred just days after a similar abduction in a neighboring state. The number of abducted individuals varies, with reports ranging from 52 to 303 children and 12 teachers. The attack has drawn international attention, with the Nigerian president postponing a trip to the G20 summit to focus on rescue efforts. The incident has also sparked concerns about violence against Christians in Nigeria, with the Trump administration considering sanctions and increased counterterrorism engagement.

Gunmen kidnapped 303 children and 12 teachers from St. Mary's Catholic School in Nigeria's Niger state. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents targeting Christians in Nigeria. The kidnappers have not claimed responsibility, and authorities are working to rescue the abducted children. The incident has drawn international attention, with US President Donald Trump describing the violence against Christians in Nigeria as a 'genocide.' The Nigerian government has disputed the US's claims, but the US Ambassador to the UN has highlighted the ongoing violence in Nigeria.

Gunmen kidnapped 52 children from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger state, marking the latest attack on a Christian institution in the country. The attack occurred early on Friday at St. Mary's School in the Papiri community. The Niger State Police Command reported that military and security forces were deployed to the area. A security staffer was 'badly shot' during the attack. This incident follows similar attacks on Christian institutions in Nigeria, including the kidnapping of 25 girls from a boarding school in Kebbi State and the killing of at least two people and abduction of 38 worshippers from a church. The US has expressed concern over the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, with US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz describing the killings as 'genocide wearing the mask of chaos.' Rapper Nicki Minaj also spoke out against the persecution, citing the fear and violence faced by Christian communities.

More than 300 students and teachers have been kidnapped from St Mary's co-educational school in Niger state, Nigeria, in one of the largest mass kidnappings in the country. The abduction has raised security fears and prompted the closure of schools across the region. The Nigerian government has not commented on the number of students and teachers abducted, but the Christian Association of Nigeria has revised the number to 303 students and 12 teachers. The attack is believed to be the work of bandit gangs seeking ransom payments, and has sparked concerns about the increasing alliance between these gangs and jihadists from the north-east.