Security forces, including police tactical units and military components, have initiated a massive search operation for students kidnapped from St. Mary Secondary School in the Papiri area of Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State.
The incident follows earlier reports that terrorists invaded the school, abducting a significant number of students and staff members.
According to a statement released by the Niger State Police Command spokesperson, SP W. A Abiodun, the attack occurred during the early hours of Friday, the 21st of November, 2025.
The spokesman confirmed that armed assailants breached the school premises at approximately 2:00 am and “abducted a yet to be ascertained number of students from the hostel.”
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Immediately following the alarm, a coordinated response was launched by various security apparatuses. The Command confirmed the immediate action, stating: “However, police tactical units, military components and other security agencies have moved to the scene, combing the forests with a view to rescue the abducted students.”
The Commissioner of Police for Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Command to securing the victims’ release.
The police statement concluded with an appeal to the public: “In view of this, the Commissioner of Police Niger State Command CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman reiterated the Command’s commitment to rescue the students unhurt, and appealed to members of the public to remain calm and support security operations to rescue the students.”