Security agencies in Niger State have launched a coordinated forest search to rescue students abducted during a terrorist attack on St. Mary Secondary School.
POLICE TACTICAL UNITS, MILITARY COMPONENTS DEPLOYED TO PAPIRI FOR IMMEDIATE RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED STUDENTS OF ST. MARY’S PRIVATE (CATHOLIC) SECONDARY SCHOOL, PAPIRI AGWARA LGA
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Security operatives in Niger State have deployed police tactical units, military components and other agencies in an extensive search operation to rescue students abducted from St. Mary Secondary School, Papiri in Agwara LGA, according to a report from DAILY POST. The attackers invaded the school around 2:00 am on Friday and took away an unconfirmed number of students and staff. The police spokesman, SP W. A. Abiodun, said the operatives are combing surrounding forests, while Commissioner of Police Adamu Abdullahi Elleman assured the public of the Command’s commitment to rescuing the victims unharmed and urged residents to remain calm and support the ongoing operation.