The mass abduction, which initially involved over 300 pupils and teachers at St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Niger State, had sparked nationwide alarm and a massive security response. The freed students, aged between 8 and 18, are currently receiving medical checks and have been reunited with their families.
Authorities have yet to disclose full operational details, citing ongoing investigations. The incident remains one of the largest school kidnappings in recent Nigerian history, echoing the 2014 Chibok tragedy.
CAN and local officials praised the coordinated efforts of tactical teams and hunters who assisted in locating the victims. The Nigerian government has ordered heightened security measures across the region as the hunt for the remaining captives continues.