Niger Governor Closes Schools After Mass Abduction
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago reveals informants enabled terrorist attacks, orders closure of all schools after 315 abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School. Security operations intensify.
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago reveals informants enabled terrorist attacks, orders closure of all schools after 315 abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School. Security operations intensify.
Gunmen kidnapped 315 students and teachers from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, marking Nigeria's second mass school abduction within one week. Read about the nation's troubling history of kidnappings.
Professor Isaac Albert emphasizes the critical need for community-driven early warning systems to prevent conflicts and advance sustainable development in the Niger Delta region.
Niger State lawmakers condemn the abduction of St. Mary's Catholic School pupils in Agwara. They demand decisive security action and pledge support for rescue efforts. #NigeriaSecurity
Niger State government orders immediate closure of all schools following abduction of over 300 students in Papiri. Governor Bago announces security measures while rescue operations continue.
Catholic Diocese confirms 315 students and teachers kidnapped in Niger state. Government denies school closure order as security agencies launch rescue operations.
Catholic Diocese reveals 88 more students missing from St Mary School attack in Niger, bringing total to 303. Management denies receiving security warnings from state government.
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. Ike Nwachukwu (rtd) demands Nigeria's restructuring & full resource control for development. He insists the 1999 constitution stifles growth.
Rep. Abdullahi Garba condemns the tragic abduction at St. Mary's School in Niger, urging security agencies to ensure the pupils' safe return and calling for a national strategy on school safety.
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The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora reports 88 additional students missing after a terrorist attack on St Mary Secondary School in Niger state. The total number of missing students is now 303. Read for the latest updates.
The number of abducted pupils and teachers from St. Mary's schools in Niger State rises to 315. CAN Chairman denies receiving any prior security warning. Read the latest updates.
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CAN confirms 227 students and teachers kidnapped from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State. Authorities working to secure safe release amid growing security concerns.
Shalbal Yusuf allegedly killed Lusha Alhaji Washa after catching him with his wife in Matadangwoni Village. The suspect remains at large as police continue investigations.
Former VP Atiku Abubakar calls for state of emergency after gunmen abduct students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger state. President Tinubu cancels foreign trips amid crisis.
Music mogul Don Jazzy questions government's response to Papiri school abduction while recalling swift action against EndSARS protesters. Read reactions and analysis.
Primate Ayodele urges President Tinubu to resign over rising kidnappings and killings. Calls security situation 'total shame' amid US diplomatic tensions.
Christian Association of Nigeria condemns abduction of pupils, teachers at St. Mary's Catholic Schools in Niger state. CAN working with security agencies for rescue.
Niger state government confirms abduction at St. Mary's School in Agwara after intelligence reports warned of threats. Security agencies launch rescue operation.
Nigerian lawyer Olakunle Allison questions government's existence after terrorists abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri. Read his powerful reaction and public responses.
Gunmen attacked St. Mary's Catholic schools in Papiri, Niger State, kidnapping pupils, students and teachers. Security agencies are coordinating rescue efforts. Pray for their safe return.
Rev. Father calls for state of emergency after terrorists abduct students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State. Read his urgent message to government.
Armed men stormed St. Mary's Catholic schools in Papiri, Niger State, abducting pupils, teachers and staff. Diocese condemns attack as security agencies launch rescue operations.
Terrorists invaded St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, abducting over 50 pupils and teachers. Eyewitnesses describe chaotic scenes as security forces launch rescue operations.
Niger State Government confirms students abducted from Saint Mary's Catholic School after defying closure order. Security agencies launch rescue operation.
Police confirm bandits attacked St. Mary's Private Secondary School in Niger State, abducting students. Security forces are combing forests for rescue. CP Elleman vows action.
Gunmen storm St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, abducting students and staff. This marks the second school attack this week after Kebbi abduction. Families await official updates.
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Unknown gunmen invaded a Catholic secondary school in Niger State's Papiri community, abducting students. Legislative aide confirms police notified. Latest in Nigeria's school security crisis.