130 kidnapped Nigerian students freed after one month in captivity
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After one month in captivity, 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted in Niger state have been released, President Bola Tinubu’s office said on Sunday.
Breakdown
- 130 abducted Nigerian schoolchildren released after one month
- Release followed a military intelligence-driven operation 10s
- More than 300 were kidnapped; 35 still missing 18s
- Incident highlights worsening security in northern Nigeria 40s
- Authorities rarely disclose rescue details; ransoms suspected 1m 1s