Five men, including two Nigeriens, were sentenced for their roles in a kidnapping incident involving 300 students and staff. They were found guilty of terrorism-related charges and possession of firearms, with the court recovering weapons and ammunition from them.
Five men were sentenced to 25 years in prison by Justice Binta Nyako for their involvement in the November 21, 2025, kidnapping of students at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Papiri, Niger State. They pleaded guilty to multiple terrorism-related charges.
Five suspects involved in the November 21, 2025, attack on St. Joseph Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, were sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Federal High Court in Abuja. This marks one of the fastest terror trials in Nigerian history.
