BREAKING: All Abducted St Mary’s Catholic School Pupils In Niger State Released
The ordeal of families linked to St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community, Niger State, has come to an end after all the abducted pupils were finally released. The last batch of 130 schoolchildren regained their freedom on Sunday, bringing the total number of rescued victims to 230. The Office of the National Security Adviser confirmed the development to ARISE News Channel. The mass release marks a major relief for parents and guardians who had endured days of anxiety, while also representing a significant achievement for the security agencies that led the rescue operation. The children were kidnapped after gunmen invaded the boarding school, an attack that drew widespread condemnation and renewed concerns about the vulnerability of educational institutions across Nigeria. Security officials said the successful outcome was achieved through sustained pressure on the kidnappers and coordinated efforts among relevant agencies, as public calls continue to mount for improved school security and stronger measures to prevent similar incidents.