Minna – Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State on Monday received 100 pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, who were abducted earlier and whose release was secured by the Federal Government.
The children arrived at the Niger State Government House at about 5:20 pm, conveyed in separate buses, and were warmly received by Governor Bago alongside other government officials.
Governor Bago expressed relief at the safe return of the students and commended security agencies for their swift action in securing their release.
More details are expected to follow.
