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flag All 230 hostages taken from a Nigerian school in November were freed by Dec. 21, 2025, in a military operation.

flag All 230 children and staff abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, Nigeria, have been released after a military-intelligence operation, with the final group of 130 freed on December 21, 2025. flag The attack, which occurred on November 21, initially involved over 300 people, with 50 escaping and 100 previously rescued. flag The government confirmed no one remains in captivity, though some reports raised concerns about possible missing individuals. flag The release follows weeks of national and international attention, highlighting ongoing security challenges in northern Nigeria, where armed groups frequently target schools. flag The operation’s details remain undisclosed, and the government has not confirmed whether a ransom was paid.

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