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The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West (JTF-NW), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, OPFY, Major General Warrah Idris, has directed troops to maintain sustained pressure on the bandits responsible for the abduction of students of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.
This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Captain David Adewusi.
According to the statement, Major General Idris visited the scene of the attack on Saturday 22 November 2025, where he conducted an on-the-spot assessment to obtain firsthand operational insight into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
He was received and fully briefed by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division and Commander, Sector 3 OPFY, Major General C.R. Nnebiefe, on ongoing coordinated operations being carried out with other security agencies to secure the safe rescue of the abducted students.
Reaffirming the determination of the theatre to bring the perpetrators to justice, the Theatre Commander charged the troops to intensify their efforts.
“The bandits are clearly feeling the heat of our operations and will find no safe haven. Remain vigilant and relentless in pursuing them without granting them any respite until every one of the captured students is safely recovered and reunited with their families,” he said.
Major General Idris expressed confidence in the troops’ capabilities and assured that all necessary resources, support and operational enablers would be provided to ensure mission success.
OPFY commander visits Niger, orders troops to intensify rescue of abducted students
