Kidnapping Crisis in Nigeria Highlights Global Security Failures Endangering Children

In a grim reminder of our interconnected world, over 250 Nigerian schoolchildren and teachers remain held hostage after a savage raid on a Catholic school in Niger state. While fifty children have fortunately escaped captivity to reunite with their families, the majority—253 students and 12 teachers—are still trapped by ruthless kidnappers operating with impunity. This tragic event is not isolated. It follows closely on the heels of another abduction of 25 children in neighboring Kebbi state, illustrating how armed gangs exploit weak government presence to terrorize remote communities. These attacks expose a dangerous lawlessness festering in one of Africa’s most...