Security Forces Comb Forests for St. Mary’s Abducted Students in Niger

Security operatives comprising police tactical units, military components and others have launched a coordinated search for the abducted students of St. Mary Secondary School, Papiri Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.

The Niger State Police Command spokesman, SP W. A Abiodun told DAILY POST that the incident occurred early hours of Friday.

He said the armed men invaded the school premises at about 2:00 am and “abducted a yet to be ascertained number of students from the 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,” Abiodun added.

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