Niger Catholic school abductions rise to 315
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora says a verified headcount shows 315 people were abducted from St. Mary’s Schools in Niger State, disputing government claims of prior security warnings.
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora says a verified headcount shows 315 people were abducted from St. Mary’s Schools in Niger State, disputing government claims of prior security warnings.
Residents of Papiri community say bandits sent two prior warning letters to St. Mary’s Catholic Missionary School before the attack that led to the mass abduction of students in Niger State.
The Chairman of CAN in Niger State says 215 students and teachers were abducted in a gunmen attack on a Catholic school, far higher than earlier estimates, as insecurity forces widespread school closures across Nigeria.
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“Regrettably, St. Mary’s School proceeded to reopen and resume academic activities without notifying or seeking clearance from the State Government, thereby exposing pupils and staff to avoidable risk,” the statement said.
The Niger State Government has blamed St. Mary’s School for the mass abduction of pupils, saying the school ignored a security directive issued after intelligence warnings.
Bandits attacked St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State during the night, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and staff as authorities work to verify details.
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