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Another 130 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State, have been released, bringing the total freed to 230.
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No child remains in captivity, according to confirmation from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
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The release followed sustained security pressure and coordinated rescue efforts by security agencies.
All pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community, Niger State, have now been released, following the freedom of the final batch of 130 children, bringing the total number rescued to 230.
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Officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) confirmed the development to ARISE News Channel on Sunday.
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The release ends days of anguish for families and marks a major breakthrough for security agencies involved in the rescue operation.
The pupils were kidnapped when gunmen attacked the boarding school, an incident that sparked nationwide outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of schools across Nigeria.
Authorities said the successful rescue resulted from sustained security pressure and coordinated operational efforts, as calls intensify for stronger protection of educational institutions and decisive action to prevent a recurrence of such attacks.
