AFRICA/NIGERIA – About a hundred students kidnapped in the attack on a Catholic school

Abuja – A Catholic school in Nigeria was attacked, and around 100 students were kidnapped. In the early hours of November 21, an armed group on 60 motorcycles and in cars stormed St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in the community of Papiri, Niger State, in north-central Nigeria.
A statement from the Diocese of Kontagora, signed by Diocesan Secretary Jatau Luka Joseph, further stated that a member of the security personnel was seriously injured in the attack. The attack reportedly took place between 1:00 and 3:00 a.m. “The Diocese of Kontagora strongly condemns the attack and expresses deep concern for the safety of the kidnapped children and their families,” the statement sent to Fides reads. “The security authorities were immediately informed and have launched coordinated efforts to ensure the safe return of the hostages.”

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