In a significant development, Nigeria's government has secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted last month in Niger state, as reported by local media outlet Channels Television. This incident is among the country's worst mass kidnappings, highlighting persistent security challenges.

The Christian Association of Nigeria revealed that 303 children and 12 staff members from St. Mary's Catholic boarding school were kidnapped by gunmen on November 21. While 50 pupils escaped early on, the fate of others, including some children as young as six, remained uncertain until now.

Authorities, including the Christian Association of Nigeria and Niger state officials, were not formally notified about the release. The attack has intensified focus on Nigeria's security issues, harking back to

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