In a series of distressing events, 287 Nigerian school children were kidnapped by suspected Islamist militants, marking a significant escalation in the country's ongoing struggle with extremist groups. This incident, reported as the second of its kind within a week, has prompted the Nigerian government to deploy troops in an attempt to rescue the children. The situation underscores a broader crisis, with over 1,400 Nigerian students kidnapped over the past decade, over 680 people abducted this week, and a recent report from Amnesty International highlighting over 400 persons kidnapped in Borno State by suspected Boko Haram on February 29. Amidst this backdrop of terror, the Nigerian army is actively searching for the kidnapped students while parents and relatives demand answers and action from authorities. The consistent failure of the Nigerian authorities to protect its citizens has been criticized internationally, with calls for the immediate and safe return of the abducted individuals. This crisis is part of a disturbing trend of 17 mass kidnappings in Nigeria over the past 10 years.
17 mass kidnappings in 10 years in Nigeria shows "the state does not have control over the country's security," a security expert told CBS News. https://t.co/DGqr0hdXCj
I, like many others around the world, am shocked and saddened by events in Nigeria over the past few days. I join calls for the immediate release of the hundreds of schoolchildren, some as young as 7, kidnapped by gangs. There are more than 18 million Anglicans living and…
Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers https://t.co/vnGMOjnUt2 https://t.co/JC0aHSWP7p
People should not be left to live in fear of the next attack or abduction. The Nigerian authorities’ consistent failure to protect people is completely unacceptable and must end. https://t.co/UtIB6Zeqib
#FromTheSouth News Bits | In Nigeria, relatives of children abducted by a criminal group demand answers from authorities. https://t.co/nPblHwkvTw
Authorities in Nigeria must ensure safe release and return of over 680 people abducted this week. Read more 👇 https://t.co/f5SH0jiE2Y
Borno Government Confirms Return Of Nine Out Of 120 Abducted Internally Displaced Persons, Says No Ransom Demanded | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/ukzd05GURT https://t.co/hVC50hkEeN
📍According to Amnesty International, over 400 persons were kidnapped in Borno State by suspected Boko Haram on 29 February. https://t.co/Ahbe3DAd9Q
Terrorists abduct 15 pupils in another attack in Sokoto (Nigeria) - not sure if these are jihadis or 'bandits': unfortunately the Nigerian gvt calls them all 'terrorists' #terrorism https://t.co/kscx9xnkK9
Two days after gunmen kidnapped 300 students in northwest Nigeria, some have lost hope of finding them https://t.co/hyOi6vj40n
In case you missed it!!! 287 CHILDREN were KIDNAPPED in NIGERIA TODAY, by………..wait for it: ISLAMIC JIHADIST…. Or as the kids these days call them “FREEDOM FIGHTERS” Sound Familiar….. Why is this not EVERY WHERE being posted by EVERYONE? I’m personally down to hit the… https://t.co/Xs3Q1PyhIp
Nearly everyone I know in Nigeria has seen a loved one kidnapped | ✍️ Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani https://t.co/8HGPD5eto7
Nigerian government has deployed troops to rescue almost 300 school children who've been kidnapped by suspected Islamist militants. It's the second such incident in the country just this week. Local journalist Timothy Obiezu reports. https://t.co/VUAAHzuID1
5 of her kids were abducted from a Nigerian school. All she has left is hope and prayers https://t.co/AlkPOFZ6BH
A decade since the Chibok abduction, more than 1,400 Nigerian students have been kidnapped https://t.co/LvPdvBNXQX
This is what happens when democratic nations refuse to stand up to terror and deter radicalism! It grows. Yesterday almost 300 Nigerian women and children were kidnapped by yet another Islamist death cult Boko Haram. https://t.co/X6MkNARaQJ