VOICED : Nuevo secuestro en una escuela de Nigeria, con más de 300 chicas desaparecidas

In Nigeria, over 300 schoolgirls were kidnapped by armed men in Zanfara state. The Nigerian government, led by President Muhammadu Buhari, and the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, have called for their immediate release. This incident is part of a series of kidnappings in Nigeria, including the infamous 2014 Chibok abduction by Boko Haram. Criminal groups in Nigeria have increasingly targeted schools, seeking ransom payments. Their activities have resulted in over 8,000 deaths and displaced more than 200,000 people since 2011.

What was the response of the Nigerian government to the recent abduction of schoolgirls?

• They decided to close all schools in the region.

• They promised not to give in to the kidnappers' demands.

• They agreed to negotiate with the kidnappers.

• They sought help from neighboring countries.

Who demanded the immediate release of the abducted students?

• The International Crisis Group

• The Governor of Zanfara

• The Secretary-General of the United Nations

• The President of Nigeria

Which group was responsible for the 2014 Chibok kidnapping?

• An international terrorist organization

• The Nigerian military

• Boko Haram

• A local criminal gang

What is a common motive behind the abductions carried out by criminal groups in Nigeria?

• To gain international attention

• To demand ransom payments

• To recruit new members

• To protest against the government

Since 2011, how many people have been displaced due to criminal violence in Nigeria?

• Over 50,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 200,000

• Over 500,000