Amanze Chinonye
Security forces have launched an intensive operation to rescue students abducted from St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State.
The abduction occurred in the early hours of Friday, when armed bandits reportedly stormed the school around 2 a.m., targeting students in the school hostel.
A statement from the Niger State Police Command confirmed that the number of abducted students is still unverified. Police tactical units, military components, and other security agencies have been deployed to comb surrounding forests and secure the safe release of the victims.
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Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, reassured the public of the command’s commitment to rescue the students unharmed. He appealed to residents to remain calm and support ongoing security operations.
The police also warned the school management that they will be investigated for continuing academic activities despite state government directives to close schools in high-risk areas due to ongoing security threats.
SP Wasiu Abiodun, Police Public Relations Officer of Niger State, emphasized that all necessary actions will be taken to prevent further breaches of security directives.
The incident adds to the growing trend of school kidnappings in northern Nigeria, highlighting persistent security challenges in vulnerable communities. Authorities continue to coordinate efforts to locate and safely recover the abducted students.
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