The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State.
The development was reported by TVC News and Channels Television on Sunday, though federal authorities were yet to issue an official statement as of press time.
Gunmen had stormed the remote community in the early hours of 2 am on 21 November, arriving on motorbikes and operating for nearly three hours.
In the attack, 315 people were seized — 303 students and 12 teachers.
Approximately 50 pupils escaped within the first 24 hours and were reunited with their families, leaving 265 victims in captivity.
More details later.
