The Niger State Police Command wishes to confirm that on 21st November, 2025 at about 2.00am, a report received indicated that some armed bandits invaded St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School, Papiri Agwara LGA and abducted a yet to be ascertained number of students from the School’s hostel.
However, Police tactical units, military components and other security agencies have moved to the scene, combing the forests with a view to rescue the abducted students.
In view of this, the Commissioner of Police Niger State Command CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman reiterated the Command’s commitment to rescue the students unhurt, and appealed to members of the public to remain calm and support security operations to rescue the students.
He further assured that this incident will be investigated and necessary action will be taken against the school management for continuing academic activities, contrary to the State government directive on closure of schools in the area due to security challenges.
SP WASIU ABIODUN
PPRO
Niger State Command
21st November, 2025.
