Niger State Government mobilizes to rescue abducted pupils

The Niger State Government is actively deploying resources to rescue 15 Islamiya pupils who were abducted by bandits over the weekend. Malam Aminu Abubakar Bako, the proprietor of the school, expressed concerns about the lack of government action, stating that no officials had visited the community and that local vigilantes were the only support available.

The bandits have contacted the community, demanding a ransom of N100 million and assuring that the pupils are safe, although their safety could be compromised if the ransom is not paid promptly. In response, Niger State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Obed Nuhu Nana, stated that the government is collaborating with security agencies and stakeholders to address the situation and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to tackling insecurity in the state.

Barrister Maurice Justin Magaji, the Commissioner for Homeland Security, mentioned he would provide further details on the government's efforts after returning from official assignments.