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Nigerian authorities begin evacuation of 5,000 street children deemed a security risk

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  • Kano's authorities have started evacuating over 5,000 street children considered a "security threat" amid rising economic challenges.
  • The Hisbah police have conducted midnight raids on various public spaces, rounding up children as they sleep.
  • So far, around 300 boys have been taken to a rehabilitation camp for support, as officials express concerns over their potential for criminal activity.
  • The economic crisis in Nigeria has intensified the number of children living on the streets, with 18.5 million out-of-school children reported nationally.
  • Authorities aim to provide psychological support and vocational training while addressing previous challenges of children returning to street life.

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