Mass Release: Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed from Captivity

A group of 100 schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school were released, while more than 100 remain captive. The abductions occurred when gunmen attacked a Niger state school. The Christian Association of Nigeria has reported the children will be transported to Minna for further safety measures.

In a significant development, 100 schoolchildren who were abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Nigeria have been released, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria. This comes as a relief amid ongoing concerns, as more than 100 students are still in captivity.

The abduction took place at the school's location in Niger state, where a total of 303 children and 12 teachers were seized on November 21. The initial attack saw at least 50 students making a fortunate escape in the subsequent hours.

The association's spokesman, Daniel Atori, stated that the released children will soon be relocated to Niger state's capital, Minna, to meet with officials. Mystery surrounds the release, with no details on how the operation was executed, and no criminal group has claimed responsibility for the kidnappings.

(With inputs from agencies.)