50 abducted Niger Catholic school students escape, reunite with families

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Some parents and relatives of students abducted from the St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara local government, Niger State, have heaved a sigh of relief, following the escape of about 50 students from the den and who have been reunited with their parents.


Recall that on November 21, 2025, armed gunmen raided the school and kidnapped 315 persons: 303 pupils and 12 teachers from the school.

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