Tag: Papiri

The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the police had visited all the schools mentioned and found no evidence ...

An SSS insider told this newspaper that the suspects were apprehended during coordinated intelligence-led operations that led to the recovery ...

The terrorists stormed the police camp in Papiri, a rural village where more than 300 students and staff of St ...

In fragile and conflict-affected settings, such as many parts of northern Nigeria, such infrastructure can mean the difference between foresight ...

The abduction, one of the largest school kidnappings in recent months, unsettled Nigerian authorities and kept security forces on their ...

"The final reconciliation confirms that 230 pupils and staff members were abducted during the attack on St. Mary’s School, Papiri..."

The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on 21 December and signed by the diocesan secretary, Jatau Joseph.

The kidnapping and release of the students and staff members comes amid a resurgence of mass kidnappings across Nigeria.

Sources said the freed students and teachers are currently being transported to Minna, the Niger State capital,

PREMIUM TIMES saw a video, showing the two aircraft in flames.

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, stated that the children were in good condition and would be reunited with ...

The recent rescue of 62 hostages in Kebbi and Kwara offers a glimmer of hope, but fresh attacks confirm the ...

Under the current law, Nigerians require a licence from the president of the country or the Inspector-General of Police to ...

President Tinubu applauded the security agents for all the efforts made to secure freedom for all the victims taken away ...

Mr Mojeed said such an innovation would curb the spread of misinformation related to Nigeria’s insecurity challenges, provide security agencies ...

We strongly believe that this war against terrorism cannot be won with Nigeria still covering up the list of 400 ...

Nigeria has more than 18 million out-of-school children — the highest number globally, according to UNICEF. Amaechi warns that recurring ...

253 persons remain in captivity