By RismadarVoice Reporters – December 8, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of 100 students abducted from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, commending Nigeria’s security agencies for what he described as their “steadfast and tireless” efforts in securing their freedom.
In a statement issued tonight by his Special Adviser on
Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed relief over the development and directed security forces to intensify operations to ensure the immediate rescue of the remaining 115 students and their teachers still held captive since the November 21 attack.
“I rejoice with Governor Umar Bago and commend our security agencies for their steadfast work in ensuring the safe return of the students,” President Tinubu said.
He assured parents that both the Federal Government and the Niger State Government are working closely towards bringing all the abductees home.
Reaffirming his directive to the country’s security forces, the President said: “All abducted Nigerians must be rescued. We must account for every victim.”
He said “the Federal Government will continue to work with Niger State and other states to secure our schools and make the learning environment safer for our young ones”.
Furthermore, he urged for a coordinated push by security agencies and state governments to prevent further school kidnappings, nationwide.
“Our children should no longer be sitting ducks for heartless terrorists intent on disrupting their education and subjecting them and their parents to unspeakable trauma,” the President added.
