The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Niger State has released the names of 265 students and teachers of St. Mary’s School, Papiri, who remain in captivity.
On 21 November, armed men attacked the school, abducting 315 people, including 303 students and 12 teachers.
On Sunday, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State reported that 50 students had managed to escape from captivity.
On Monday, the diocese published the names of 239 students from nursery and primary schools, 14 students from secondary schools, and 12 teachers still held by the abductors, bringing the total to 265 individuals.
The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, said security forces are working tirelessly to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted students and staff.
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has called for prayers for the safe return of all kidnapped pupils and staff.
Below are the names of the teachers and students who are yet to regain their freedom:
What a country..it’s a pity!!
How can you kidnap over 200 persons and keep them somewhere hidden? Are they underground?? To think that even nursery kids were also taken is unimaginable. How are they being fed? This is a big insult on the Nigerian government. Is there any government in Nigeria? They killed a fine army commander ( M. Uba) And somebody is negotiating with these bandits. WHAT A SHAME. WHAT A DISGRACE. My junior brother is a captain in the US army. In US, this will not last up to 1hr. Nigeria should wake up. I’m ashamed. If we cannot do it, let’s welcome help from abroad. How many more Nigerians would die before we call for international aid? WE NEED HELP.
A big pity
Where they take them to how did you snap them without knowing where they goin to stop fulling people ooo
Na wow ooo Nigerians