Nigeria Denies Paying Ransom to Free Abducted Students
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 25, 2026, 19:30 IST | Updated: Feb 25, 2026, 19:30 IST
Nigeria has denied reports that it paid a ransom to secure the release of abducted students, following a series of high-profile kidnappings targeting schools. Authorities insist the rescue efforts were carried out through security operations and negotiations without any ransom payments. The incident has once again highlighted ongoing security challenges, banditry, and the safety of students in vulnerable regions, prompting renewed calls for stronger protective measures in educational institutions.
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