130 Kidnapped Niger Catholic School Pupils Released Amid Rising Security Concerns
In a significant development, the remaining 130 abducted pupils and staff members from St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State, have been released. The release comes after a series of school kidnappings in Nigeria, prompting heightened security measures and a presidential order for rescue operations.
The victims are currently being transported to Minna, the capital of Niger State, for medical checks and reunification with their families. Notable figures like President Bola Tinubu and security official Nuhu Ribadu have been involved in addressing the situation.
The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges and threats of banditry in Nigeria.
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