Nigeria's Mass Kidnapping of Students Sparks Urgent Calls for Action

In Nigeria, a staggering increase in the number of kidnapped students and teachers has raised alarming concerns about safety in educational institutions. A recent review confirmed that 315 individuals, including 303 students and 12 teachers, were abducted from St Mary's Catholic School in Niger State.

This incident marks one of the largest mass kidnappings in the country, following a similar event in Kebbi State just days earlier. The Christian Association of Nigeria has voiced its worries regarding the security of Christian communities amid the escalating violence perpetrated by heavily armed criminal gangs.

These gangs engage in ransom extortion, contributing to a climate of fear. President Bola Tinubu's decision to cancel his attendance at the G20 summit underscores the urgent nature of the situation.

The ongoing threat to students and educators highlights the need for immediate action and support from both national and international communities to address this crisis.