Table of Contents
- Release of Abducted Schoolchildren
- Details of the Abduction
- Students Who Escaped
- Relief for Families
All schoolchildren taken from St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, have been freed.
The final group of 115 students was released on Sunday, bringing the total number of rescued children to approximately 265 and concluding a harrowing month-long ordeal.
The abduction took place in the early hours of November 21, 2025, when armed assailants attacked the boarding school, capturing 303 students and 12 teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings in recent Nigerian history.
Following the incident, DAILY POST reports that 50 students managed to escape on their own shortly after the attack, while another 100 were released on December 8 as a result of ongoing security operations.
The release of the remaining 115 students has provided relief to families and is being celebrated as a significant achievement by the security agencies involved in the rescue efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during the abduction?
Armed gunmen attacked St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School, seizing 303 students and 12 teachers on November 21, 2025.
How many students were rescued?
A total of approximately 265 students were rescued, including the final group of 115 who were released recently.
What measures were taken to secure their release?
The release of the students followed sustained security operations conducted by local authorities.
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