Armed bandits stormed St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, abducting 215 pupils and 12 teachers. The attack occurred in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area. Authorities including the Niger government, police, and Christian Association of Nigeria have confirmed the incident.
On November 21, 2025, bandits raided St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. According to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the attackers abducted a total of 215 pupils and 12 teachers during the assault.
The Niger State government, police, and CAN have all confirmed the abduction of children from the Catholic school. While some reports describe the perpetrators as terrorists who abducted dozens of students, the specific figure of 215 pupils and 12 teachers comes from CAN's account.
The Niger government has stated that the school management ignored a security advisory prior to the attack. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, though details on rescue efforts or further developments remain limited in available reports.
No casualties beyond the abductions were mentioned, and the exact timeline of the raid was not specified beyond the publication dates of the reports on November 21, 2025.
