In a major victory for Nigeria’s security forces, all remaining students and staff kidnapped during a November mass abduction have been released – just days before Christmas! 🎄 The emotional announcement came directly from presidential spokespeople via X (formerly Twitter), marking the end of a month-long crisis that gripped the nation.
🔍 What happened: Gunmen stormed St. Mary’s Catholic boarding school in Niger State on November 21, 2025, seizing over 300 people in one of Nigeria’s largest school kidnappings. While 50 students initially escaped and 100 were rescued in early December, the final 130 were freed this week through what officials call a ‘military-intelligence operation.’
💬 Key quote: ‘None left in captivity’ – Presidential spokesman Sunday Dare confirmed the news Sunday evening. The freed group will reunite with families in Minna on Monday, according to another official statement.
🌍 Why it matters: While details of the rescue remain unclear, this outcome brings rare relief to a country where mass kidnappings for ransom have become alarmingly common. Students’ families had been preparing for a somber holiday season – now they’ll celebrate what many are calling a ‘Christmas miracle.’
