Terrorists have abducted students from St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. The attack reportedly took place around 2 a.m. on Friday.
Confirming the incident, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, said the number of abducted pupils is yet to be determined as security agencies continue to assess the situation.
“The exact number of abducted pupils is yet to be confirmed,” Usman said, adding that efforts are underway to gather accurate details from the school and community.
The State Commissioner of Police, Adamu Abdullahi Ellema, also confirmed the incident. He said police tactical units, military personnel, and other security operatives have been deployed to the area and are combing nearby forests in an effort to rescue the students.
Security operations are ongoing as authorities work to restore calm and gather more information.
