Author: Yunusa Umar

Niger State Government has instructed the closure of all public and private schools which include primary and secondary schools across the state amid the rising number of insecurity in the state. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the media aide of the governor, Bologi Ibrahim, on Saturday, that the directive came after a security meeting following the invasion of ST. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri was kidnapped, kidnapping 315 students and 12 teachers. READ ALSO: Papiri school abduction: 215 students,12 teachers abducted in Niger Catholic school Bologi’s statement reads, “Governor Bago stated this shortly after the security meeting with…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of Niger State Chapter have provided more updates about the number of victims abducted from St. Mary Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri village of Agwara area of the state. In a statement released by the CAN’s spokesman, Daniel Atori, on Saturday, stated that the number of abducted students has now risen to 303 against the 215 figure given yesterday. “The total number of victims abducted by suspected terrorists from the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri in Agwarra local government area of Niger state now has 303 students and 12…

Niger State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Bolus Yohanna confirmed that 215 pupils, and 12 teachers were abducted at midnight on Thursday in Papiri village of Agwara area of Niger State. The New Daily Prime earlier reported the incident that was carried out as early as 2:00 AM, kidnapping scores of students. READ ALSO: Toyin Abraham reacts to Nigeria’s insecurity Yohanna said that 215 pupils and 12 teachers were abducted by the terrorists. “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…

The Niger State Government has condemned the kidnapping of pupils from St Mary’s School in Agwara Local Government Area. In a statement signed by Abubakar Usman, the Secretary to the State Government, the authorities blamed the school for resuming academic activities despite intelligence warnings of potential attacks across the Niger North Senatorial District. The statement noted that: “This unfortunate incident comes despite a prior intelligence report obtained by the government indicating an increased threat level in parts of Niger North Senatorial District. READ ALSO: Terrorists kidnap dozen of pupils in Niger school “In response to these credible security alerts, the State…