Thirty-seven students abducted by jihadists in northeast Nigeria
Thirty-seven students are reported missing after an attack by jihadists on their school in northeast Nigeria. Local authorities confirmed the abduction, a common occurrence by jihadist groups and criminal gangs in the region.
Thirty-seven students are reported missing following an assault by jihadists on their school in northeast Nigeria on Monday. Local authorities confirmed the abduction, releasing a list of the disappeared students on Tuesday. This incident highlights a growing trend in Africa's most populous nation, where kidnappings for ransom have become a widespread practice. Both jihadist groups and criminal gangs, commonly known as "bandits," frequently target educational institutions and students across northern Nigeria. These abductions are often carried out to demand ransoms, contributing to insecurity in the region. Sources: Le Monde.