Nigeria: Govt. announces release of 130 kidnapped students

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The Nigerian government announced on Sunday the release of at least 130 students kidnapped in November from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State. Officials confirmed that the group will arrive in Minna, the state capital, on Monday to reunite with their families. However, about 20 students and all 12 teachers remain captive. Of the 303 students and teachers abducted, around 50 managed to escape and 100 were previously released.    #teleSUREnglish #Nigeria #Students #Papiri #NigerState #SecurityCrisis #Education #HumanRights

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00:00In other news, the Nigerian government announced on Sunday the release of at least 130 students kidnapped in November from St. Mary's Catholic Primary and Secondary School.

00:10However, about 20 students and all the teachers remained captive.

00:14The Nigerian government spokesperson has confirmed the release of 103 students kidnapped on November 21 at St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State.

00:24The Nigerian official reported that the group of schoolchildren will arrive in Minan, the capital of the Niger state, on Monday to be reunited with their parents.

00:33Of the 303 students and 12 teachers kidnapped, about 50 escaped and 100 were released.

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