Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
Terrorists struck again in Niger State early Friday, abducting students of St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area.
Local sources said the attack occurred around 2am.
Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, confirmed the incident but said the number of abducted students had yet to be determined.
“The exact number of abducted pupils is still unclear as security agencies continue to assess the situation,” he said.
The State Commissioner of Police, Adamu Abdullahi Ellema, also confirmed the attack, adding that police tactical units, military personnel, and other security agencies had been deployed to the area.
“They are combing the forests with a view to rescuing the abducted students,” he said.
