All the schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community, Niger State, have regained their freedom following the release of the final batch of 130 pupils, bringing the total number of rescued victims to 230.
Officials of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) confirmed the development to journalists on Sunday.
The release ends days of anxiety for families of the victims and marks a major breakthrough for security agencies involved in the rescue operation.
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The pupils were abducted after gunmen attacked the boarding school, an incident that triggered nationwide outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of educational institutions.
Authorities said the release was secured through sustained security pressure and coordinated efforts by relevant agencies, but declined to disclose operational details.
The incident has intensified calls from stakeholders for improved protection of schools and more decisive measures to prevent a recurrence, as insecurity continues to dominate national discourse.
