Following a mass abduction at a school in northwestern Nigeria, all 24 schoolgirls have been rescued, according to President Bola Tinubu. The girls were taken from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi state on November 17th. While details of the rescue remain undisclosed, authorities have stated that the girls are currently in their custody. The recent incident adds to a string of abductions in Nigeria, including an attack on a Catholic school where over 300 students and staff were kidnapped.
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In Nigeria’s latest incident of mass abduction, gunmen attacked St. Mary’s School, a Catholic boarding school, seizing 215 students and 12 teachers, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria. The attack occurred despite prior intelligence warnings of potential threats, with authorities noting the school had reopened without government clearance. The Niger State Police Command has deployed military and security forces, and the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora reported a security staffer was injured. This follows a pattern of abductions, with schools, travelers, and remote villages frequently targeted by gangs, prompting the closure of numerous federal unity colleges and President Bola Tinubu to cancel his trip to the G20 summit.
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Gunmen attacked a high school in northwestern Nigeria before dawn on Monday, abducting 25 schoolgirls, killing one staff member, and injuring another, according to police reports. The attack occurred at a boarding school in Kebbi state, marking the latest in a series of student abductions by armed bandits who often demand ransom. These bandits, distinct from religious militant groups, have targeted schools for years, with this recent incident prompting a coordinated search and rescue operation. Since 2014, when Boko Haram infamously abducted students from Chibok, at least 1,500 students have been kidnapped in Nigeria, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the region.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered all-out diplomatic efforts to protect South Korean citizens in Cambodia following the alleged torture and death of a university student lured by a scam ring. The surge in kidnappings of South Koreans in Cambodia, fueled by promises of high-paying jobs that lead to forced participation in online fraud, has prompted an emergency task force for repatriation. Three Chinese nationals have been charged with murder in connection to the student’s death, while South Korea seeks a joint autopsy and plans to establish a direct police desk within Cambodia. Reported cases of kidnapping have increased significantly, leading to heightened travel advisories and growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
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Since 2025, Russia has forcibly transferred almost 11,000 Ukrainian children to 164 camps located in Russia and occupied Crimea, an operation documented by experts from the Regional Centre for Human Rights. These children are subjected to social and cultural disconnection from their communities and heritage, as part of a re-education program implemented since 2022, with militarization increasing within the camps. Russian officials falsely present these actions as care, further hindering the children’s return, while also attempting to facilitate the adoption of these abducted Ukrainian children.
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Poland’s elite ‘Shadow Hunters’ police unit rescues Syrian kidnapped for ransom by two Palestinians and a Lebanese, now that’s a headline that immediately grabs your attention, doesn’t it? It’s the kind of story that makes you wonder about the complexities of international crime, the effectiveness of specialized police units, and the often-unpredictable global landscape. You see a headline like that and you’re immediately drawn into the narrative. The rescue of a Syrian national, held for ransom, by this highly specialized Polish unit known as the ‘Shadow Hunters’ – that’s some serious action, right there.
Considering the perpetrators identified in the report, it’s easy to see how this might spark some immediate reactions and thoughts.… Continue reading
Following a tip, High Point, North Carolina police located a 15-year-old girl missing from Reading, Pennsylvania since June 2024, at the North Carolina home of 32-year-old Joseph A. Rossomando. A subsequent search warrant uncovered child sexual abuse material, leading to Rossomando’s arrest. He faces multiple felony charges, including kidnapping, human trafficking, statutory rape, and sexual exploitation of a minor. The discovery shocked neighbors, highlighting concerns about community safety.
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Racquel “Kelly” Smith received a life sentence for trafficking her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin, alongside accomplices Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn. The trio were also given concurrent 10-year sentences for kidnapping, despite Joshlin remaining missing. Evidence revealed Smith sold Joshlin to a traditional healer for 20,000 rand, citing the child’s desirable features. Judge Nathan Erasmus cited a lack of remorse from the defendants and the severity of the crime in imposing the maximum sentence.
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Eleven Westhill High School lacrosse players surrendered to authorities following an alleged hazing incident involving at least five younger teammates. One victim was reportedly abducted, bound, and threatened with weapons in a remote wooded area. District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick offered a 48-hour window for self-surrender to avoid felony kidnapping charges, resulting in all eleven receiving appearance tickets for unlawful imprisonment. The remaining lacrosse season has been canceled as the district addresses the incident’s impact on the school community.
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Responding to a child’s report of a “monster” under the bed, a babysitter discovered a man hiding there. A struggle ensued, resulting in a child being knocked over before the suspect fled. The suspect, a 27-year-old with a prior connection to the residence and a protection order against him, was apprehended the following morning after a brief chase. He faces charges including aggravated kidnapping.
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