News brief

The Christian Association of Nigeria said they have returned to their families, while more than 250 children and 12 teachers remain missing. Friday’s kidnapping at a Catholic school in Niger state was one of the largest that Nigeria has seen and came days after gunmen abducted 25 schoolgirls in a neighboring state. “I urge you all to continue in your prayers for the rescue and safe return of the remaining victims,” said the Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna.