Mass Abduction at Elementary School
More than 100 students, aged between 8 and 15, were abducted from an elementary school in Kugira, Kaduna state, Nigeria, by unknown assailants on motorcycles. Witnesses reported chaos and one student being shot during the incident.
Series of Kidnappings
This abduction follows another mass-kidnapping in Borno state, where several girls were taken by militants while collecting firewood. The attacks have raised concerns about the resurgence of criminal groups in the region.
Response and Conflicting Reports
The Nigerian government has not issued any comments on the recent attacks. Conflicting reports suggest the involvement of either Boko Haram or the ISIS affiliate ISWAP in the abductions. Authorities are working to confirm the exact number of victims.
Historical Context
If the initial counts are accurate, this incident would be the largest mass-kidnapping since the infamous Chibok school abduction in 2014, where 276 girls were taken by Boko Haram militants.