The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has revealed that the number of pupils and students abducted from St. Mary Private Primary and Secondary Schools has risen sharply to 303. The update comes as authorities continue to assess the full scale of the attack carried out by armed terrorists in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area. Parents and community members remain in shock as the figures grow, deepening fears over the worsening security crisis facing educational institutions across the region.
Jocomms Correspondent reports that the latest count was confirmed by Niger State CAN officials following a thorough review of school records and reports from affected families. The abduction, which occurred during a nighttime raid, has been described as one of the largest school kidnappings in recent years. Local authorities and security agencies are still conducting coordinated operations, though no major breakthrough has yet been announced. The rising number has intensified pressure on both state and federal governments to act decisively in rescuing the victims and preventing further attacks.
The development adds to a growing list of mass abductions targeting schools in northern Nigeria, prompting renewed calls for stronger protection measures and intelligence-driven interventions. As families wait helplessly for updates and the nation watches closely, the critical question remains—when will Nigerian schools finally be safe from relentless attacks? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.
