Nigerian gunmen release hundreds of child hostages

A group of students abducted from a Nigerian high school were released after the military intervened. The abduction occurred when gunmen stormed the school in Kankara, capturing over 500 students. Some students initially escaped but were tricked into returning by the gunmen. The government attributed the attack to bandits who often kidnap for ransom, though details of the release remain unclear.

What was the role of the Nigerian military in the release of the abducted students?

• They paid a ransom for the release.

• They negotiated with the kidnappers.

• They found and surrounded the group.

• They were not involved at all.

How did the gunmen initially deceive the students during the Kankara attack?

• By threatening them with weapons.

• By claiming to be security personnel.

• By offering them food and water.

• By pretending to be teachers.

What time did the attack on the Kankara high school begin?

• 10:00 PM

• 11:00 PM

• 9:30 PM

• 8:00 PM

How many hostages did the gunmen reportedly count during the abduction?

• 600

• 520

• 400

• 300

Who did the government blame for the attack on the high school?

• Local villagers

• Nigerian bandits

• Foreign terrorists

• Rival schools