Gunmen attacked St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara LGA of Niger State in the early hours of Friday, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and some teachers. The attackers, who arrived on over 60 motorcycles and a van, shot the school’s gatekeeper and forcefully took victims away. Community sources fear the number of abductees may exceed 100.
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the incident and deployed tactical teams, military units, and other security operatives to comb surrounding forests for rescue. Authorities say the school will be investigated for operating despite a state directive to close due to security threats.
This attack follows a series of recent mass kidnappings in northern Nigeria, including the abduction of 26 schoolgirls in Kebbi State—where a vice principal was killed—and the kidnapping of at least 30 worshippers in Kwara State. President Bola Tinubu has condemned the attacks and expressed condolences to affected families.
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the incident and deployed tactical teams, military units, and other security operatives to comb surrounding forests for rescue. Authorities say the school will be investigated for operating despite a state directive to close due to security threats.
This attack follows a series of recent mass kidnappings in northern Nigeria, including the abduction of 26 schoolgirls in Kebbi State—where a vice principal was killed—and the kidnapping of at least 30 worshippers in Kwara State. President Bola Tinubu has condemned the attacks and expressed condolences to affected families.
Gunmen attacked St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara LGA of Niger State in the early hours of Friday, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and some teachers. The attackers, who arrived on over 60 motorcycles and a van, shot the school’s gatekeeper and forcefully took victims away. Community sources fear the number of abductees may exceed 100.
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the incident and deployed tactical teams, military units, and other security operatives to comb surrounding forests for rescue. Authorities say the school will be investigated for operating despite a state directive to close due to security threats.
This attack follows a series of recent mass kidnappings in northern Nigeria, including the abduction of 26 schoolgirls in Kebbi State—where a vice principal was killed—and the kidnapping of at least 30 worshippers in Kwara State. President Bola Tinubu has condemned the attacks and expressed condolences to affected families.
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