Niger Governor receives freed Catholic School students, appreciates President Tinubu

The Federal Government has handed over the 100 abducted students of St.Mary Catholic Primary and Secondary School Papiri in Agwara Local Government Council to governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State at the Government House, Minna Monday 8th December 2025.

The National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu represented by Wing Commander Abdullahi Idi Hong stated that since the abduction of the children on 21st November 2025, from the school hostel Papiri, federal government has been working assiduously to ensure their rescue and safe return.

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Ribadu noted that to ensure the policies to protect the rights of every Nigerian child is safe, had reiterated the unwavering commitment of the security agencies to come up with measures to protect the country and the citizens.

Earlier, Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago who was emotional while receiving the 100 children, appreciated President Bola Tinubu as well as the NSA Nuhu Ribadu for their swift actions in rescuing and recovering the children.

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Bago promised that the rest students still in captivity will be recovered in no distant time and to be re-united with their parents, appealed for sustainable prayers to ensure their safe return.

In Bago’s words, “Today is fundamental in redefining the history of Niger state. I am emotionally broken due to the ages and size of this children. Medical officials have been directed to examine their health status to ensure they are healthy”.

The governor stressed that the state government is working in collaboration with the CAN, UNICEF and other relevant authorities to ensure safe return of all the remaining abducted students.

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