The remaining students and teachers abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained their freedom.
A security official familiar with the rescue operation confirmed that those released account for all the remaining victims abducted during the attack on the school.
Suspected terrorists had, on November 21, 2025, stormed the school and abducted a total of 303 pupils, students, and staff.
The attackers reportedly operated for nearly three hours, moving systematically from one dormitory to another before marching their captives into nearby forests.
About 50 pupils managed to escape from captivity within the first 24 hours and were later reunited with their families.
The Federal Government, on December 8, secured the release of 100 more abductees earlier this month, leaving an unspecified number in captivity until the latest breakthrough.
Sources said the freed students and teachers are currently being transported to Minna, the Niger State capital, where they are expected to undergo medical examinations and reunite with their families.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Federal Government nor the Niger State Government had issued an official statement on the development.
