Niger state orders schools closed after gunmen abduct more than 303 schoolchildren, teachers

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLtXXpo4Ge1ReTEboVvTDg https://ift.tt/xh47WTZ Gunmen abducted 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from a school in Niger state on Friday, according to an updated tally issued Saturday by the Christian Association of Nigeria. Friday’s attack at St. Mary’s School happened four days after a similar incident in Kebbi state. No group has claimed responsibility, but authorities have deployed tactical squads and local hunters to help rescue the children. School kidnappings have become a major security issue in Nigeria, affecting both Christians and Muslims. On Saturday, Niger state authorities closed all schools until further notice. For more info, please go to https://ift.tt/LCf4olF Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews