Five individuals linked to the Papiri School kidnapping were arrested by the DSS, recovering a large cache of arms, including 15 AK rifles and 1,434 rounds of live ammunition. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts against Boko Haram affiliates.
The DSS arrested five suspects, including two Nigeriens, linked to the November 21, 2025, kidnapping of nearly 300 students and staff from St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri Village, Niger State. They recovered 15 AK-47 rifles and 1,434 rounds of ammunition.
The DSS arrested five individuals linked to the kidnapping of students and staff at St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State. The operation recovered a large cache of weapons, including 15 AK-103 rifles and 1,400 rounds of ammunition.
