Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raises to 300

Gunmen abducted 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from St. Mary's School in Niger state, Nigeria. The number was updated from an initial 215 after verification. "88 other students were also captured after they tried to escape," according to the Christian Association of Nigeria.

The kidnappings occurred shortly after another abduction of 25 schoolchildren in Kebbi state. No group has claimed responsibility for these abductions, and authorities have deployed tactical squads for rescue. The incident highlights ongoing insecurity in Nigeria, where schools have become strategic targets for armed gangs.