Catholic Diocese Releases List of Abducted Students and Teachers in Niger State

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Niger State has published a list of 265 individuals, comprising 303 students and 12 teachers, who were abducted from St. Mary's Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri Agwara Local Government Area. The abduction occurred on November 21, 2025, with 50 students managing to escape and reunite with their families.
The Diocese has urged the government to expedite security actions for the immediate release of those held captive.
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