Fifty out of more than 300 students kidnapped in Nigeria escape

Breakdown

• Fifty students abducted from a Catholic school in Niger State, Nigeria, have escaped and been reunited with their families.
• About 253 students and 12 staff members remain in captivity following the attack. 15s
• The attack is part of a pattern of violence in northern Nigeria, prompting some states to close schools. 1m 8s
• Analysts say Nigeria's intelligence can identify armed groups, but security infrastructure is insufficient to act effectively. 1m 32s
• President Bola Tinubu has ordered the hiring of 30,000 more police officers and redirected police from VIP protection to focus on core duties in vulnerable areas. 2m 4s