Gunmen Invade Niger State School, Abduct Students
Gunmen in the early hours of Friday stormed St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State, abducting an undisclosed number of students.
According to local sources, the attackers gained access to the school premises around dawn, causing panic among students, staff, and residents of the community.
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Security agencies have since been deployed to the area, and efforts are underway to determine the exact number of students taken and to initiate a rescue operation. Authorities have also commenced investigations and are collaborating with community vigilantes to track the attackers.
Residents have expressed fear over the rising cases of school abductions in the region, calling on the government to strengthen security around educational institutions.
Niger State officials are expected to release further details as the situation unfolds.
Gunmen Invade Niger State School, Abduct Students