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Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says
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· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The students were taken in May, with more than 40 people abducted at the time. The rescue brings an end to a standoff that lasted over 50 days.
A rescue operation has been carried out to free students abducted by Islamic militants. The students were taken in May, with more than 40 people abducted at the time. One teacher who was abducted alongside the students was killed shortly after. The government has confirmed that the students have been rescued, but the total number of students freed has not been specified.
Eight militants were arrested during the operation, and an unspecified number were killed. The rescue brings an end to a standoff that lasted over 50 days. Further details of the operation are available from the government.
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Category: schools Published: July 10, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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