Nigeria attack: Over 300 students still missing

The kidnappers of more than 300 students from the Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Nigeria have demanded a government ransom to free them.

More than 300 students are missing after the attack on the boys' school on Friday night, Katsina governor said.

A joint rescue operation was launched on Saturday by Nigeria’s police, air force and army, according to the government. The military was in gunfights with the bandits after locating their hideout in the Zango/Paula forest on Saturday, according to a statement by President.

When the school was attacked, police engaged in a gunfight with the gunmen, allowing many students to scale the school's fence and run for safety, according to Katsina State police spokesman. The school has more than 600 students.