In May 2021, dozens of children were kidnapped in Tegina, Niger State, Nigeria from a Muslim koranic school.[1][2][3][4][5] Estimates range from 100 to 200.[6][7]
Some of the victims had to be released because they were too young to walk.[8][9][10] Some of the parents have since died.[11] The bandit suspects have demanded a ransom for their release.[12][13]
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^Happiness, Oluchi (31 May 2021). "[News] Niger state abduction: 11 students released by the kidnappers because they are too young and couldn't walk".
^"Nigeria: Kidnappers Free 11 Students 'Too Small to Walk'". 31 May 2021.
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