Armed kidnappers have taken 140 students from their boarding school in northwestern Nigeria, local officials announced Monday. Student wares lie on a bed after 140 boarding students of Bethel Baptist School were kidnapped by gunmen in Kaduna, northwestern Nigeria, on July 5, 2021. Police in Kaduna state said they have rescued 26 people, including one teacher. Late last month, gunmen attacked a school in the northwest state of Kebbi, abducting at least 80 students and teachers. At Least 80 Students Missing After Latest School Raid in Nigeria At Least 80 Students Missing After Latest School Raid in NigeriaAmnesty International reports about 600 schools in northern Nigeria have closed as a result of persistent attacks since late last year.

Source: Ethiopian News July 05, 2021 16:52 UTC