Following the news of the release of 100 abducted Schoolchildren on Sunday, the Niger State Government and the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) last night said they have not received any official communication confirming the reported release of 100 children abducted from St Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area.
Speaking with newsmen last night, the Chief Press Secretary to the Niger State Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, said the government is still authenticating the information with the federal authorities.
He assured that an update would be provided once confirmed details are received.
In the same vein, the Niger State CAN Chairman, Bishop Bulus Yohanna, who is also the Bishop of the Kontagora Catholic Diocese and Proprietor of St Mary’s Catholic Schools, stated that they have not been formally notified of any release.
A statement issued through his media aide, Bishop Yohanna stated that it will make a lot of sense if some of the children have been released, adding that they have been praying and waiting for their return.
No Confirmation Concerning Release of 100 Abducted Students ~ Niger govt, CAN
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