One Hundred Schoolchildren Released After Kidnapping in Nigeria
The New York Times • 12/8/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
One hundred schoolchildren have been released after being kidnapped from a Catholic school in Nigeria, part of a troubling trend of abductions in the country, according to The New York Times. The incident follows the earlier abduction of over 260 children from the same school last month.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
38 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 38 days - proven survivor
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