{
  "id": 10272969,
  "title": "CAN demands rescue of Borno schoolchildren, others in captivity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/can-demands-rescue-of-borno-schoolchildren-others-in-captivity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T19:12:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/can-demands-rescue-of-borno-schoolchildren-others-in-captivity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Christian Association of Nigeria's Borno State Chapter has urged for the emergency rescue of 78 kidnapped schoolchildren and others who have been held captive for over 100 days across the state. Speaking at a prayer session to celebrate the association's 50th anniversary in Maiduguri, the state CAN chairman, Most Reverend John Bakeni, emphasized the need for urgent action amid the ongoing insecurity and economic hardship. Bakeni highlighted that the celebration was sober due to the plight of the community, with many residents struggling between economic challenges and insecurity. He called on the government and security agencies to take immediate action to free the abducted children, stating that it was a responsibility that rested on their shoulders. The association has also been advocating for the concerned authorities to take necessary steps to ensure the safety and freedom of the kidnapped victims.",
  "summary": "The Christian Association of Nigeria in Borno has called for the urgent rescue of 78 schoolchildren and others who have been in captivity for over 100 days Read More: https://punchng.com/can-demands-rescue-of-borno-schoolchildren-others-in-captivity/",
  "key_points": [
    "CAN urges rescue of 78 kidnapped schoolchildren in Borno",
    "78 children held captive for over 100 days",
    "CAN chairman calls for immediate government action"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "CAN demands rescue of Borno schoolchildren, others in captivity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/can-demands-rescue-of-borno-schoolchildren-others-in-captivity-10274106",
        "published": "2026-09-27T19:18:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}