In Dec 2020, over 80 children from the Madrasa of Hizburrahim Islamiyya were kidnapped[a] in Katsina, Nigeria.

[1][2][3] They were rescued by pro-government vigilantes after a siege and subsequent gun battle with the kidnappers.

[10][4] Boko Haram claimed to be behind the abductions, but critics said the organization was not telling the truth.

Local politicians instead laid blame on bandits, and were agreed with by experts.

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