Mass Kidnapping in Nigeria Sees Hundreds of Students Abducted

Armed groups kidnapped at least 315 students from a school in northern Nigeria. This is one of the country's largest mass abductions in recent years. The attack is part of a surge in violence by armed gangs. These groups frequently target schools and colleges in the region for kidnappings. Authorities have launched a military search and rescue operation. They are working to locate and free the missing students. The mass abduction has caused national outrage and fear. It highlights a continuing security crisis affecting many parts of the country.