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St Mary’s Catholic School Attack: Niger CAN Confirms That 227 Persons Were Abducted

St Mary’s Catholic School Attack: Niger CAN Confirms That 227 Persons Were Abducted

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 Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, made this known in a statement issued by his media aide, Mr Dan Atori, in Minna.


St Mary’s Catholic School

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has confirmed that 227 individuals—including students, teachers, and staff—were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State.

Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, made this known in a statement issued by his media aide, Mr Dan Atori, in Minna.

The abductees include 215 pupils and students and 12 teachers.

He explained that some students escaped during the attack, and parents have begun collecting their children, adding that the school has currently been shut down.

According to him, CAN is working with the government and security agencies to secure the safe release of the abductees.

The CAN chairman appealed for calm and prayers, assuring that efforts are underway to rescue those kidnapped.

The attack was carried out today, Friday, November 21, 2025, by suspected terrorists, and security operatives are actively involved in the rescue efforts.


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