Catholic Releases Names of 265 St. Mary’s School Students and Teachers Still in Captivity
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Niger State has released the names of 265 students and teachers still in captivity following an attack on St. Mary’s School, Papiri.
On November 21, armed men stormed the school, abducting 315 people, including 303 students and 12 teachers. According to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State, 50 students managed to escape on Sunday.
On Monday, the diocese published a list of those still held: 239 students from nursery and primary schools, 14 secondary school students, and 12 teachers, totaling 265 individuals.
Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, stated that security forces are working tirelessly to secure the safe release of the abducted students and staff.
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has also called on the public to pray for the safe return of all those kidnapped.
