What happened to the 300 schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria?
Islamic State’s west Africa branch kidnapped more than 100 schoolgirls from the town of Dapchi in north-east Nigeria, all but one of whom – the only Christian – were released. A ransom was paid, according to the United Nations. They were freed after six days but the government denied a ransom had been paid.
Are kidnappings common in Nigeria?
Kidnapping is a major problem in Nigeria in the early 21st century. Kidnapping by bandits and insurgents is among the biggest organised or gang crime in Nigeria and is a national security challenge.
What happened Chibok girls?
On the night of 14–15 April 2014, 276 mostly Christian female students aged from 16 to 18 were kidnapped by the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram from the Government Girls Secondary School at the town of Chibok in Borno State, Nigeria. She claimed that the remaining girls were still there, but that six had died.
How many girls have been abducted in Nigeria?
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) also confirmed, saying more than 300 girls were estimated to have been abducted. “We are angered and saddened and by yet another brutal attack on schoolchildren in Nigeria,” said Peter Hawkins, UNICEF’s Nigeria representative.
Who was behind the mass abduction of Nigerian students?
The UN children’s agency Unicef said it was ”angered and saddened” by yet another mass abduction of students in Nigeria describing it as ”brutal” and a ”violation of children’s rights.” Who was behind the attack? No group has so far claimed responsibility.
Where are the 279 schoolgirls kidnapped in Zamfara now?
All 279 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped from their boarding school in the north-western state of Zamfara last week have been released and are on government premises, the governor of the state has said. “It gladdens my heart to announce the release of the abducted students of GGSS Jangebe from captivity,” Bello Matawalle tweeted.
How many girls were abducted from jangebe secondary school?
Hundreds of girls wearing hijabs were seen at the government premises, waiting to be reunited with their families. Authorities initially said 317 girls were abducted in the raid by hundreds of gunmen on the Government Girls secondary school in the remote Jangebe village on Friday.