By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Niger State Government has strongly condemned the abduction of students from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area.
In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, confirmed that a full-scale investigation and search-and-rescue operation is underway to secure the safe return of the kidnapped children.
The government noted that despite an earlier directive suspending construction activities and shutting all boarding schools in the high-risk zone due to heightened insecurity, St. Mary’s School reopened without official clearance, a decision authorities say exposed students and staff to avoidable danger.
The state government reassured the public that it is working closely with security agencies and will continue to provide updates.
It also called on residents to supply any useful information that could support the rescue efforts.
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