50 Abducted Niger School Pupils Escape from Captors
Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State have escaped captivity and reunited with families. Security efforts continue for remaining victims.
Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State have escaped captivity and reunited with families. Security efforts continue for remaining victims.
Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary Private School in Niger State have escaped captivity. Bishop Bulus Yohanna confirms 253 children and 12 staff remain held. Read the full list of names.
Pope Leo XIV calls for immediate release of over 300 hostages taken from Nigerian Catholic schools. Learn about the escalating kidnapping crisis and international response.
WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala expresses deep sorrow over the killings and kidnappings of students and teachers in northern Nigeria. Read more on the security crisis and its impact on education.
Fifty students abducted from St. Mary's School in Niger State have escaped. Get the latest updates on the ongoing security situation and rescue efforts.
Gunmen kidnapped 315 students and teachers from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, marking Nigeria's second mass school abduction within one week. Read about the nation's troubling history of kidnappings.
Niger State lawmakers condemn the abduction of St. Mary's Catholic School pupils in Agwara. They demand decisive security action and pledge support for rescue efforts. #NigeriaSecurity
Niger State government orders immediate closure of all schools following abduction of over 300 students in Papiri. Governor Bago announces security measures while rescue operations continue.
Rep. Abdullahi Garba condemns the tragic abduction at St. Mary's School in Niger, urging security agencies to ensure the pupils' safe return and calling for a national strategy on school safety.
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora reports 88 additional students missing after a terrorist attack on St Mary Secondary School in Niger state. The total number of missing students is now 303. Read for the latest updates.
The number of abducted pupils and teachers from St. Mary's schools in Niger State rises to 315. CAN Chairman denies receiving any prior security warning. Read the latest updates.
CAN confirms 227 students and teachers kidnapped from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State. Authorities working to secure safe release amid growing security concerns.
Federal Government orders immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide following recent student abductions in Kebbi and Niger States. Stay informed about education security measures.
Former VP Atiku Abubakar calls for state of emergency after gunmen abduct students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger state. President Tinubu cancels foreign trips amid crisis.
Christian Association of Nigeria condemns abduction of pupils, teachers at St. Mary's Catholic Schools in Niger state. CAN working with security agencies for rescue.
Niger state government confirms abduction at St. Mary's School in Agwara after intelligence reports warned of threats. Security agencies launch rescue operation.
Nigerian lawyer Olakunle Allison questions government's existence after terrorists abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri. Read his powerful reaction and public responses.
Gunmen attacked St. Mary's Catholic schools in Papiri, Niger State, kidnapping pupils, students and teachers. Security agencies are coordinating rescue efforts. Pray for their safe return.
Rev. Father calls for state of emergency after terrorists abduct students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State. Read his urgent message to government.
Terrorists invaded St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, abducting over 50 pupils and teachers. Eyewitnesses describe chaotic scenes as security forces launch rescue operations.
Niger State Government confirms students abducted from Saint Mary's Catholic School after defying closure order. Security agencies launch rescue operation.
Police confirm bandits attacked St. Mary's Private Secondary School in Niger State, abducting students. Security forces are combing forests for rescue. CP Elleman vows action.
Unknown gunmen invaded a Catholic secondary school in Niger State's Papiri community, abducting students. Legislative aide confirms police notified. Latest in Nigeria's school security crisis.
Suspected terrorists stormed St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, abducting students and staff. Details remain unclear as authorities assess the situation amid growing security concerns.
Armed terrorists stormed St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State, abducting multiple students in early morning attack. Security response underway.
Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu expresses deep shock over the abduction of 25 female students in Kebbi, describing the incident as inhuman and calling for prayers.
Niger State Police Command rescues six abducted children from human trafficking network operating between Niger and FCT. Suspects arrested, investigation ongoing.
Bandits execute kidnap victim despite ransom payment in Niger State. NSIEC commissioner, ex-SUBEB boss among hostages still held. Read full details.
Bandits attacked Government Comprehensive Girls School in Maga, Kebbi, killing staff and abducting students. One survivor hid in toilet while sisters were taken. Parents demand urgent rescue.
Gender Educators Initiative calls for immediate action to rescue 25 schoolgirls kidnapped from Kebbi school. Learn about Nigeria's school abduction crisis and needed security reforms.