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One hundred rescued pupils from St. Mary Catholic School in Niger State have shared the terror of their captivity, revealing they were marched deep into the forest, camped near a river, and threatened with death if they made any noise. Their release was coordinated by the Office of the National...

The Digest: Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has formally received 100 rescued students of St. Mary’s Catholic School, handed over by the Office of the National Security Adviser. Rooted in the storm of mass abduction, the governor vowed to secure the release of the 165 still in captivity...

The Digest: The National Security Adviser’s office has formally handed over 100 rescued students of St. Mary’s Catholic School to Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago. Rooted in the storm of abduction and recovery, the transfer marks a step toward healing, though many children and teachers...

The Digest: The Christian Association of Nigeria in Niger State says it has not received official confirmation regarding the reported release of 100 abducted students. CAN described the news as potentially “cheering,” but urged caution until it is verified by authorities. Key Points CAN...

The Digest: The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 of the 315 students and teachers abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State last month. Rooted in the storm of uncertainty, the development follows weeks of national outcry and intense security operations across the...

The Digest: Two weeks after 315 students and staff were abducted from St. Mary Catholic School in Niger State, parents and school authorities confirm no contact from the kidnappers. Rooted in the storm of uncertainty, families cling to government assurances while awaiting signs of life. Key...

The Digest: An Alpha jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has reportedly crashed near Karabonde in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. According to initial reports from local media, the incident occurred on Saturday evening, with both pilots on board surviving the crash. Key...

The Digest: Parents of over 300 abducted schoolchildren from Niger State have protested, accusing the government of neglect and a slow response eight days after the mass kidnapping. According to Premium Times, the gathering at St. Mary Catholic Schools explored the raw edge of communal trauma...

The Digest: Teacher Martha Matthias has recounted how bandits threatened to kill her crying infant during the mass abduction of 289 pupils from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State. According to Vanguard News, the teacher described the 1 am invasion where bandits pointed guns at her...

The Digest: Armed bandits have seized 20 farmers in Niger State, a brazen daytime attack that exposes the utter vulnerability of rural communities and questions the effectiveness of security forces stationed merely 500 meters away. Bandits kidnapped 20 farmers in Unguwan-Kawo, Shiroro LGA...

The Digest: Two parents of children abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State have died, a devastating turn where the trauma of mass kidnapping extends beyond captivity, claiming lives in homes and revealing how grief itself becomes a silent, secondary crisis in Nigeria's...

The Digest: A father of three abducted Niger schoolchildren has died from a heart attack, a tragic reminder that the casualties of Nigeria's security crisis extend beyond direct violence to the silent, psychological wounds that claim lives in homes and hospitals. Key Points: CAN Northern...

The Digest: A tense blame game has erupted over last Friday's school abduction in Niger State, with Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga accusing the state's CAN Chairman, Rev. Dr. Bulus Yohanna, of "playing games" and withholding crucial information, leaving authorities in the dark about the actual...

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has released the names of 265 students and teachers from St. Mary’s School, Papiri, who remain in captivity after the November 21 mass abduction. While 50 students have miraculously escaped, the majority, including nursery pupils as young as three, are still...

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has published the identities of 50 students who bravely escaped captivity after the mass abduction at St. Mary's School in Niger State. The diocese confirmed all escapees have safely reunited with their families, providing a measure of relief amid the ongoing...

The Digest: Fifty abducted pupils from St. Mary's School in Niger State have successfully escaped their captors and reunited with their families. The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora confirmed the escape after verifying with parents, though 253 children and 12 staff members remain in captivity...

The Digest: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed the number of victims taken from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State has risen sharply to 315, including 303 students and 12 teachers. The revised figure follows a thorough verification exercise that revealed 88...

The Digest: Over 100 bandits on motorcycles stormed St. Mary Catholic School in Niger State, launching a two-hour assault that ended with the abduction of dozens. According to eyewitness accounts gathered, the armed men invaded at 1 am, shooting randomly before systematically raiding the...

The Digest: The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed that 227 people - 215 students and 12 teachers - were kidnapped from St. Mary's School in Papiri. The attack, which occurred around 2 a.m., saw gunmen kill a security guard before herding victims...

The Digest: The Niger State Government has confirmed that St. Mary's School in Papiri reopened without authorization despite a security red alert, leading to the "avoidable" abduction of students as officials work to determine exact numbers and coordinate rescue efforts. Key Points: Niger...