More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"I am very much convinced that should that [if the] program be fully implemented and as initiated, our schools will be very, very secured."
— Hassan Ajibola , Activist
"It was a harrowing experience... but we thank God that it ended well."
— Prof Wole Alamu , Academic
Key People
Locations
All Coverage
"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Families protest in Nigeria over children abducted nearly 100 days ago - Reuters
Families protest in Nigeria over children abducted nearly 100 days ago Reuters
August 21, 2026 at 07:07 AMNigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
August 25, 2026 at 04:40 PMNigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings - Reuters
Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings Reuters
August 25, 2026 at 06:01 PMAt least 50 killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria - Reuters
At least 50 killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria Reuters
August 20, 2026 at 05:36 PMVideo appears to show 600 people abducted in Nigeria mosque attack, residents say - Reuters
Video appears to show 600 people abducted in Nigeria mosque attack, residents say Reuters
August 24, 2026 at 07:08 AMGunmen abduct worshippers from Nigeria mosque, police say - Reuters
Gunmen abduct worshippers from Nigeria mosque, police say Reuters
August 22, 2026 at 02:59 PM