The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed the safe release and reunification of all pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. In a statement dated December 25, 2025, and signed by the Bishop of Kontagora, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, the…
The Federal Government has secured the release of 130 schoolchildren abducted by gunmen from St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Niger State, bringing relief after weeks of uncertainty. The announcement was made by the Presidency, with Presidential aide Dele Alake Dare confirming the development in a post on X, stating: “Another 130 abducted…
A bride-to-be, her bridesmaid, and eight other residents have been abducted by suspected bandits in Chacho village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, when armed men invaded the community and kidnapped the bride, who was preparing for her wedding scheduled later the same day. Of the…
