The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State, Most Rev’d Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has said that 227 pupils, students and teachers were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, Agwarra Local Government Area of the state on Friday.
The Media Aide to the CAN Chairman, Dan Atori, revealed this in a statement he issued to newsmen after Yohanna visited the school.
In the statement on Friday, Atori broke down the figure as: 215 pupils and students and 12 teachers.
He quoted Most Rev. Yohanna as having said: “I have just got back to the village this night after I visited the school where I also met with parents of the children to assure them that we are working with the government and security agencies to see that our children are rescued and brought back safely.
“From our record, 215 pupils and students including 12 teachers were abducted by the terrorists.
“It is worthy to note that, during the terrorist attack, some students escaped and parents have started coming to pick up their children as the school has to be shut down.
“I want to call on everyone to remain calm and prayerful and I also want to assure you that we are actively collaborating with security operatives, community leaders and government authorities for the safe and quick return of all abductees.
“May the Lord grant quick release to those abducted and continue to protect his people from all dangers.”
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