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Nigeria: Army Rescues Abducted Students

  • #Nigeria
  • #Kidnapping & hostages
Nigeria: Army Rescues Abducted Students
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MAR 2024
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story last updated MAR 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

The military's successful rescue operation and the release of hostages are wonderful news. Experts believe the economic crisis is fueling the surge in school attacks and abductions as an increasing number of Nigerians resort to criminal activity as a means of livelihood. Nigeria has pledged to tighten up security and bring all abducted schoolchildren back to their families.

Voice of America

Narrative B

Nigeria's Northwestern Kaduna State has suffered four school abductions in the last four years. The central government does not control its territory, and hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people (IDP) live in government camps under appalling circumstances. It's good news that the military was able to bring these children home. However, there are still many more missing. The government is responsible for ensuring that all children can come back home.

CBS

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