Niger State Govt, Police, CAN Confirm Abduction of Catholic School Children
The Niger State government, Nigerian Police, and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have confirmed the abduction of Catholic school children in Papiri town, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred on Thursday night, with armed bandits kidnapping an unspecified number of students and teachers.
Reverend Dr. Bulu Yohanna, the CAN chairman, confirmed the abduction of at least 25 students. Security forces have been deployed to rescue the abducted individuals.
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