88 Students Missing After Terrorist Attack on Niger Catholic School

In Niger, 88 students are missing following a terrorist attack on St. Mary's Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara LGA.

The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, Rev. Bulu Dauwa Yohanna, confirmed the abduction.

The attack occurred near the border with Mali, where Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) operates. The region has seen an increase in terrorist activities, with concerns over the safety of neighboring countries.

The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the area.