“St. Mary’s School Abduction: CAN Raises Alarm Over Total Breakdown of Contact”

According to information shared with a national Sunday publication, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State, Rev. Bulus Yohanna, has disclosed that there has been no communication from the armed group responsible for the abduction of 303 students and 12 staff members of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri. The cleric noted that, despite circulating rumours, neither the families nor community leaders have received any ransom demands or messages from the kidnappers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Rev. Yohanna explained that the attack, which occurred on Wednesday, has plunged the entire community into anguish, leaving parents traumatised and school officials emotionally shattered. He described the atmosphere around the remote school environment as tense and overwhelmed with uncertainty, adding that many affected families are still too distraught to speak publicly.

While responding to inquiries regarding ongoing rescue efforts, the CAN chairman refrained from giving detailed comments, stressing that such updates remain the responsibility of security agencies managing the situation. He urged residents to remain calm and allow the authorities to carry out their work as the wait for credible information continues.