CAN Condemns Niger School Attack, Children’s Abduction

CAN Condemns Niger School Attack, Children’s Abduction

The attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri and the abduction of students at the school have been condemned by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State.

In a statement from Most, the organization’s chairman. Rev. Additionally, the association’s release, Bulus Yohanna, revealed that some teachers and security personnel were compelled to remove them.

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On Friday, it claimed the incident took place between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m.

The most prominent figure is the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Rev. In Papiri, Agwarra local government area of Niger state, suspected terrorists have previously been notified by Bulus Dauwa Yohanna.

On Friday, November 21, 2025, the incident took place between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., abducting some students, students, teachers, and a severely shot security personnel.

The statement, which was partially read, read, “The CAN expresses deep concern for the safety of the kidnapped children and their families.”

Yohanna assured the general public that the Church is actively working with local authorities, community leaders, and security.

The chairman, who is also the Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, urged the general public to remain calm, support security efforts, and continue to pray for the return of all abducted people.

The CAN also reiterates its commitment to protecting children and promises to update its database as new information becomes available.

May the Lord grant those who have been kidnapped immediate release and continue to defend his people from all dangers.

reportedly, the attackers stormed the Agwara Local Government Area of the state on Friday morning.

The gunmen were reportedly accompanied by a van and riding on over 60 motorcycles.

Source: Channels TV

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