Niger State Confirms Abduction of Students and Staff at Catholic School Amid Rising Insecurity

The government of Niger State confirmed the abduction of students and staff at a Catholic school in Agwara LGA by bandits. The school defied government directives to reopen, leading to the incident.

Efforts are underway to rescue the abducted individuals. This comes amid heightened concerns for school safety in the region despite security prioritization by the government.