Student Escapes After Abduction in Nigeria, 24 Others Missing
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One student has escaped after gunmen abducted 25 girls from their school dormitory in northwestern Nigeria. Authorities confirm the girl is now safe.
Security forces and local hunters are now conducting a widespread search for the remaining 24 missing students. The abduction occurred during a nighttime raid on the school.
The incident is part of a recurring pattern of mass kidnappings for ransom in Nigeria's northern regions. These attacks have repeatedly targeted educational institutions.