The final group of 130 abducted pupilsand staff members of the St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community, Rafi local government area, Niger State, have been released.
Security sources struggled to provide details as panic spread in the community, and families feared for their children. The attack followed the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Kebbi State, prompting presidential orders for rescue and heightened vigilance.
Authorities said the release of all the victims was achieved through sustained security pressure and coordinated efforts by relevant agencies.
They did not, however, disclose details of the operation after the release of the kidnapped victims.
As reported by Vanguard, officials of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) made this known to newsmen on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
According to Premium Times, a security official familiar with the rescue operation confirmed that those released account for all the remaining victims.
Sources said the freed students and teachers are currently being transported to Minna, the Niger State capital, where they are expected to undergo medical checks and reunite with their families.
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