Nigerian Catholic School Students Abducted by Bandits Regain Freedom, Total of 230 Rescued
In a significant development, the remaining 130 students of St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, who were abducted by bandits, have been freed. This release follows the recent release of 100 abducted schoolgirls in Ogun State.
Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed joy over the students' safe return and emphasized the need for security agencies to prosecute the abductors. The release of the students is seen as a victory over the dark forces of terrorism and kidnapping plaguing the nation.
The government is praised for its efforts in securing the release of the abducted individuals.
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