Crisis in Nigeria: Parents Left in the Dark Amid Mass School Abductions

In Nigeria, over 300 schoolchildren have been abducted, causing severe distress among parents who claim the government has provided no information about rescue operations. Despite some students escaping, anxiety is high. Nigeria faces increasing pressure to address these abductions linked to bandits and militants.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Papiri | Updated: 26-11-2025 21:11 IST | Created: 26-11-2025 21:11 IST
Crisis in Nigeria: Parents Left in the Dark Amid Mass School Abductions
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In a heartbreaking crisis in Nigeria, over 300 schoolchildren have been kidnapped by armed men, leaving parents in desperate anguish and uncertainty about their fate. The government has provided little to no information regarding rescue efforts, heightening the distress.

Eyewitnesses and experts indicate that while some children have managed to escape, the situation has escalated with armed groups targeting schools, as ransoms provide pressure on authorities. This marks the latest in a series of high-profile abductions in Nigeria, exacerbating international calls for action.

As families cling to hope for the safe return of their children, skepticism about Nigeria's efforts continues to grow. The lack of security measures at vulnerable schools has drawn criticism from activists and the global community, urging Nigeria to reinforce its strategies against these threats.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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