Mass Kidnappings Escalate in Nigeria with Hundreds Abducted

The Nigerian government struggles to control a worsening kidnapping epidemic, as Islamic extremists target schools and vulnerable populations.

Nearly 300 students were kidnapped from a school in northwest Nigeria, marking the second mass abduction in less than a week.
The Nigerian government and security forces are struggling to control the kidnapping epidemic, with over 3,600 people reported abducted last year.
Islamic extremists, including Boko Haram and ISWAP, are blamed for the abductions, targeting women, children, and students for ransom.
The United Nations condemned the mass abduction of over 200 internally displaced persons in Borno state, calling for their immediate release.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu faces pressure to improve security and end the violence, despite his election promises.