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 students released after one month in captivity
- Release followed a military intelligence-driven operation 10s
- Over 300 were kidnapped; 35 remain unaccounted for 18s
- Incident highlights worsening security in northern Nigeria 40s
- Authorities rarely disclose rescue details; ransom payments suspected 1m 1s