All schoolchildren abducted from St Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community of Niger State have been successfully released.
The final batch of 130 students regained their freedom on Tuesday, bringing the total number of rescued children to 230, officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have confirmed.
The development brings an end to days of anguish and uncertainty for the affected families and marks a significant breakthrough for security agencies involved in the rescue operation.
The students were abducted when gunmen stormed the boarding school, an incident that triggered nationwide outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of schools across the country.
Authorities said the successful release followed sustained security pressure and coordinated efforts by relevant agencies. Meanwhile, calls have intensified for stronger protection of educational institutions and decisive measures to prevent a recurrence of such attacks.
