Table of Contents
- Release of Abducted Schoolchildren
- Details of the Attack
- Response from Security Forces
- Escape of Some Pupils
The Federal Government has reportedly achieved the release of 100 schoolchildren who were taken from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, located in the Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.
According to DAILY POST, bandits attacked the school on November 21, 2025, in the isolated community of Papiri.
The assailants, arriving on motorbikes around 2 AM, reportedly invaded the school dormitories over a span of three hours, abducting a total of 315 individuals—303 students and 12 teachers.
Security forces, along with local hunters, were dispatched to search the surrounding forests for the abducted individuals.
DAILY POST notes that, in the immediate aftermath of the attack, 50 pupils managed to escape on the first day and were reunited with their families. However, 265 individuals—including 253 children and all 12 teachers—remained in captivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children were abducted from the school?
A total of 315 individuals were abducted, including 303 students and 12 teachers.
When did the attack occur?
The attack took place on November 21, 2025.
What was the response to the abduction?
Security forces and community hunters were deployed to search nearby forests for the abducted individuals.
Did any students manage to escape?
Yes, 50 pupils escaped within the first day of the attack and were reunited with their families.
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