Nigerian Army Rescues Over 40 Kidnapped Children and Teachers

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More than 40 children and teachers who had been kidnapped in Nigeria were freed following a military operation by the Nigerian army. The rescue operation targeted a group that had abducted the victims, which is a recurring security challenge in the country. Among those freed were students and their educators, highlighting the ongoing threat to schools and educational staff in the region. The head of the local teachers' union expressed relief and joy to the BBC following the successful rescue.

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