Miracle in Niger: Abducted Schoolchildren Rescued, But Questions Linger
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The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren who were abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State. This development was first reported on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ Programme on Sunday, December 7, 2025. However, official statements from federal or State authorities were notably absent at the time of the report.
In response to the circulating news, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, issued a statement on Monday, December 8, 2025. Bishop Bulus Yohanna, Chairman of the Association, noted that while the news of the abductees’ freedom would be
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