Nigerian schoolgirls freed after abduction

A group of 24 Nigerian girls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School on November 17 has been released, with President Bola Tinubu commending security forces for their swift response. The incident, which resulted in one death, has raised concerns amid a rising trend of school abductions in Nigeria, where over 1,500 children have been kidnapped since 2014. Tinubu plans to enhance security in vulnerable areas while international calls for support to ensure safe schooling continue. Meanwhile, at least 250 children from a recent abduction remain missing, prompting criticism of government efforts to rescue them.

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