Nigerian School Girls Kidnapped, Staff Killed: Outrage and Calls for Action
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.
John Q. Hosedrinker