Niger Catholic school abductions rise to 315
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora says a verified headcount shows 315 people were abducted from St. Mary’s Schools in Niger State, disputing government claims of prior security warnings.
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Terrorists sent two warning letters before Niger school attack — Residents
Residents of Papiri community say bandits sent two prior warning letters to St. Mary’s Catholic Missionary School before the attack that led to the mass abduction of students in Niger State.
CAN Chairman says 215 students, teachers kidnapped in Niger school attack
The Chairman of CAN in Niger State says 215 students and teachers were abducted in a gunmen attack on a Catholic school, far higher than earlier estimates, as insecurity forces widespread school closures across Nigeria.
Nigerian Army captures suspected arms dealer, rescues victim
Nigerian Army troops rescued a kidnap victim, arrested suspected arms dealers and informants, and disrupted terrorist camps in multiple states, including Niger, Kebbi, Plateau, Katsina, and Benue.
Niger Govt confirms kidnap of students in Agwara, blames school for ignoring security directive
“Regrettably, St. Mary’s School proceeded to reopen and resume academic activities without notifying or seeking clearance from the State Government, thereby exposing pupils and staff to avoidable risk,” the statement said.
Niger govt blames St. Mary’s School for mass abduction
The Niger State Government has blamed St. Mary’s School for the mass abduction of pupils, saying the school ignored a security directive issued after intelligence warnings.
Terrorists attack Niger Catholic school, abduct students, staff
Bandits attacked St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State during the night, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and staff as authorities work to verify details.
France concerned over Niger’s plan to sell uranium to Russia
Niger’s nationalized mining sector plans major uranium sale to Russia
UN flags Nigeria, Mali among 16 global hunger hotspots
A joint UN report has warned that worsening conflicts and funding gaps could push millions into famine, listing Nigeria among 16 global hunger hotspots.
Ex-ICC prosecutor calls US attacks on boats crimes against humanity
Former ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo says US airstrikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats may be crimes against humanity, while UN experts call for an independent investigation into the strikes.