Just In!!! Terrorists Storm Catholic School In Niger, Abduct Students, Staff

Terrorists have reportedly abducted an unspecified number of students and staff from the St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution located in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.

According to sources who spoke to Daily Trust, several students were abducted during a nighttime raid on the school. 

A source from a Catholic church in the state confirmed the incident, adding that the school is currently compiling its records to determine the exact number of abducted persons.

“Yes, it is true, but I am not in a position to give details. The church will issue an official statement later in the day,” he said.

Speaking on the incident, the Spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said he would provide details later.

Meanwhile, the Head of Department, Disaster and Relief, Agwara Local Government, Ahmed Abdullahi Rofia, confirmed the attack via telephone.

According to him, terrorists stormed the school between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., adding that the actual number of abducted students and staff had yet to be determined as authorities continue their assessments.

The latest abduction comes days after a similar attack in Maga, Kebbi State, where 25 students were kidnapped, heightening concerns over the deteriorating security situation in educational institutions across the region.

Recall that on Thursday, over 50 schools were shut down in Kwara State as a result of rampaging bandits.

In response to the latest security lapses, President Bola Tinubu had cancelled his trips to South Africa and Angola to coordinate the rescue.

Watch the video of one of the eyewitnesses below: