Nigerian Students Freed as Abduction for Ransom Surges; 253 Still Captive
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Nov 24, 2025, 14:53 IST | Updated: Nov 24, 2025, 14:53 IST
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In Nigeria’s escalating abduction crisis, 50 students who were kidnapped for ransom have successfully escaped, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by schoolchildren across the country. Despite this escape, 253 students remain held captive, underscoring the severity of ransom-based kidnappings in Nigeria.
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