The Niger State chapter of
the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed that 215 pupils and 12 teachers were abducted by bandits that invaded St Mary Catholic school in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area in the early hours of Friday, November 21, 2025.
The state CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, disclosed this on Friday.
He stated that the incident ” is one of the most significant school abductions in the state in recent years.
“I have just got back to the village this night after I visited the school where I also met with parents of the children to assure them that we are working with the government and Security agencies to see that our children are rescued and brought back safely,” Yohanna said.
He said that some children managed to escape during the attack, and parents have been returning to take their children home as the school has been closed.
Yohanna added : “It is worthy to note that during the terrorists attack, some students escaped and parents have started coming for pick up their children as the school has to be shutdown.
“I want to call on everyone to remain calm and prayerful, and I also want to assure you that we are actively collaborating with security Operatives, community leaders and government authorities for the safe and quick return of all abductees.”
(vitalnewsngr.com)
