Nigerian Government Frees All Kidnapped Schoolchildren in Niger State

The Federal Government successfully secures the release of all 265 kidnapped students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, following a series of abductions by bandits. The students were abducted in November 2025, with 50 managing to escape earlier.

The security agencies, including ONA, were involved in the rescue efforts. The incident led to the indefinite closure of schools in Niger State for security reasons.