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22/11/2025

Breaking: Niger state Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago has directed that all public and private primary and secondary schools be closed across the state.
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21/11/2025

UPDATE ON THE ATTACK AND KIDNAPPING OF PUPILS, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, PAPIRI, NIGER STATE
21st November, 2025

Following an attack by suspected terrorists on the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri in Agwarra local government area of Niger state, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Niger State chapter, Most. Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna has confirmed that a total of 227 persons including teachers and students were abducted.

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.

From our record, 215 pupils and students including 12 teachers were abducted by the terrorists.

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 for 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.

May the Lord grant quick release to those abducted and continue to protect his people from all dangers.

E-Signed
Daniel Atori
Media Aide to the CAN Chairman

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