Reps minority caucus decries abduction of students in Niger

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has condemned the abduction of students and staff members of St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Niger State.

Armed men in the early hours of Friday attacked the school located in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of the state, and took away hundreds of students and teachers from the college.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, the caucus urged security operatives to go the extra mile and rescue the abducted students.

According to him, the unfortunate development has been confirmed by the Niger State Government and the Catholic Diocese of Kotangora.

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Chinda said: “We recall with deep pains in our hearts how suspected terrorists, in the early hours of Friday, 21st November, stormed St. Mary’s School Papiri in the Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, where they abducted several students and workers.

“These brazen actions of criminality are causing global embarrassment to Nigeria and must be stopped.

“Security operatives must think outside the box to restore the dignity of our nation and confidence of the people.

“Efforts should be intensified in the ongoing search for the missing students and staff of the school as we fervently pray for a rancour free rescue mission.”

The lawmaker called for massive recruitment of security operatives across board, saying they should take decisive steps, including external collaboration, to ensure the safety of the lives of the citizens.

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