Parent of Abducted Niger Student Dies Amid School Kidnapping Tragedy

Following the abduction of students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, another parent, Anthony Musa, passed away from a heart attack, adding to the tragedy after a father of three also died. The community, led by Rev. John Hayab and Rev. Bulu Dauwa Yohanna, remains traumatized.

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora confirmed the abduction of 265 individuals, including 303 students and 12 teachers. The Christian Association of Nigeria condemned the attack and called for intensified rescue efforts for the remaining victims.