Jihadists Kidnap Dozens of Schoolchildren in Northeastern Nigeria

Jihadist militants kidnapped dozens of schoolchildren in northeastern Nigeria following an attack that occurred during morning hours local time. The abduction took place shortly after Nigerian soldiers departed from the city, according to Bukar Buba, whose daughter and niece were among those taken captive. The incident represents the latest in a series of mass kidnappings that have plagued Nigeria's northeastern region, where jihadist groups have operated for over a decade, targeting schools and communities in their campaign against the government and Western-style education.