Terrorists have reportedly abducted an unknown number of students and staff from St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.
Sources told that the abductions occurred during a nighttime raid on the school.
A representative from a local Catholic church confirmed the attack, adding that the school is currently reviewing its records to ascertain the exact number of people taken.
“Yes, it is true, but I am not in a position to give details. The church will issue an official statement later in the day,” he said.
Speaking on the incident, the Spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said he would provide details later.
Meanwhile, the Head of Department, Disaster and Relief, Agwara Local Government, Ahmed Abdullahi Rofia, confirmed the attack via telephone.
According to him, terrorists stormed the school between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., adding that the actual number of abducted students and staff had yet to be determined as authorities continue their assessments.
