- The Papiri community in Niger State is in panic after terrorists invaded St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School in the early hours of Friday, November 21, abducting an unconfirmed number of students.
- The attack was confirmed by a senior legislative aide, who stated it occurred between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m.
- This incident follows closely on the heels of another recent mass abduction in Kebbi State, underscoring the severe security challenges facing schools in Northern Nigeria.
Panic has gripped the Papiri community in Niger State after terrorists invaded a Catholic secondary school in the early hours of Friday, November 21, abducting several students in yet another attack on educational institutions in northernNigeria.
The incident, which occurred between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., involved armed men storming St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School, Papiri, and whisking away an unconfirmed number of students.
The attack was confirmed to Legit.ng by Mohammed Inuwa, a senior legislative aide to Rt. Hon. Jafar Muhammad Ali (Member representing Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency).
Speaking to Journalists, Inuwa said:
“Yeah, it happened around 3 to 4 am. And the number of students abducted is not yet confirmed. The police command of the local government is informed.”
Attempts to confirm details from security agencies have been difficult. When Legit.ng reached out to the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, he simply responded:
“Let me verify, please.”
He did not respond to follow-up questions regarding findings or ongoing security operations.
This latest attack comes barely days after 25 school girls were abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town, Kebbi state, highlighting the increasing vulnerability of schools in the region.
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