Schools in Nigeria closed following mass abductions | Global News Podcast

Authorities in several Nigerian states have ordered schools to shut following the recent abductions of school children and teachers.

All primary, secondary and higher education schools in the Nigerian state of Bauchi have been shut over concerns of rising insecurity.

Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu ordered the recruitment of an extra 30,000 police officers on Sunday.

Last week’s attacks follow claims by right-wing figures in the US, including President Donald Trump, that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria.

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