Niger Police Verify Kidnapped Students and Teachers in Agwara

The Niger State Police Command has initiated the verification process for the kidnapped students and teachers from Papiri Town in Agwara Local Government Area. Conflicting reports suggest that 259 students and 13 teachers were kidnapped, with 66 managing to escape.

However, the exact figures remain uncertain, with the government unable to confirm the numbers. Governor Moham Umaru Bago disclosed that the school had been ordered to close in 2021 but was later instructed to reopen.

Investigations are ongoing, with the missionary school reportedly relocating. The situation highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region.