Nigerian army rescues students abducted earlier this monthThe Nigerian army rescued abducted students and staff before a ransom deadline.Kidnappings by criminal gangs demanding ransoms are common in northern Nigerian schools.
Gunmen kidnap more than 100 in latest Nigeria attacksGangs known as bandits are responsible for recent abductions in northwest Nigeria.The violence caused by bandits in Nigeria has displaced around a million people, leading to mass kidnappings for ransom.