Bishop Bulus Yohanna: Niger School Kidnapping Driven by Ransom, Not Religious Motives

The Catholic Bishop of the Kontagora Diocese, Bishop Bulus Yohanna, has provided insights into the experiences of the schoolchildren who were kidnapped from a Catholic private school in Niger State.

During an interview on Sunrise Daily, a program on Channels Television that was monitored by DAILY POST, he indicated that the abduction seems to be driven more by ransom demands than by any religious motives.

“Some of the pupils who managed to escape during the abduction reported that they heard the kidnappers say, ‘let us take more students so we can obtain more money’.

“From this, it appears that this particular abduction is primarily about ransom and not religion. Therefore, it is quite challenging to discern the intentions of those involved until they explicitly express their motives,” he stated.

### Table of Contents 1. Overview of the Incident 2. Insights from Bishop Bulus Yohanna 3. Conclusion ### FAQ

What motivated the kidnapping of the schoolchildren?

The kidnapping appears to be motivated more by ransom demands than by religious reasons, according to Bishop Bulus Yohanna.

What did the escaped pupils report about the kidnappers?

The escaped pupils mentioned that they heard the kidnappers discussing taking more students to increase their ransom money.

How does Bishop Yohanna perceive the intentions of the kidnappers?

Bishop Yohanna believes it is difficult to understand the kidnappers’ intentions without them explicitly stating their motives, indicating that their actions seem to focus on financial gain.