Fifty of the abducted students pupils of St. Mary Private catholic Secondary School, Niger State, have reportedly regained their freedom from their abductors and have reunited with their parents.
In a statement released on Sunday by his media assistant Daniel Atori, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, the Niger State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria and Bishop of the Kontagora Diocese, made this announcement.
He said they visited the children’s parents and found out about the development.
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The chairman clarified that there are currently 236 students in captivity in the school, including three staff members’ children and fourteen secondary students, for a total of 253 children and twelve staff members who are still being held captive by the kidnappers.
“This is to notify the public that as of Sunday, 23rd November 2025, we received some good news as fifty (50) pupils escaped and have reunited with their parents.
“This comes just a few days after suspected terrorists attacked and abducted 303 pupils and students.
“The pupils escaped between Friday and Saturday and have reunited with their parents, as they could not return to the school after escaping. We were able to ascertain this when we contacted and visited some parents,” the statement read.
“As it stands now, we have 236 pupils, another three children belonging to staff, and 14 secondary school students — making a total of 253 children — in addition to 12 members of staff with the abductors,” he said.
He expressed relief at the return of the 50 children, however, the CAN chairman appealed for continued prayers for those still held.
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“As much as we receive the return of these 50 children with some sigh of relief, I urge everyone to continue in prayers for the rescue and safe return of the remaining victims.
“I call on everyone to remain calm and prayerful. We will continue to actively collaborate with security operatives, community leaders, government, and relevant authorities for the safe and quick return of all abductees.
“May the Lord grant quick release to those abducted and continue to protect His people from all dangers,” Yohanna said.
Following this development, the Niger state police command is yet to make any public confirmation.
Recall that the incident prompted the state governor, Mohammed Bago, to order the closure of schools across the state on Saturday.
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