URGENT: Hundreds of Children Kidnapped in Devastating Nigerian School Attack

BREAKING NEWS: Hundreds of Children Kidnapped in Devastating Nigerian School Attack At least 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on St. Mary's Catholic School in north-central Nigeria's Niger state on Friday. The attack occurred at St. Mary's School in Papiri community, where gunmen stormed the premises, taking hundreds of children and staff members hostage. The victims include both male and female students aged 10 to 18. According to the Christian Association of Nigeria, the number of abducted students was revised after a verification exercise, with 88 additional students captured while trying to escape. Authorities are working to locate the missing children and staff. The attack highlights the ongoing security concerns in Nigeria, particularly in the north-central region. The country has struggled with armed groups and kidnappings in recent years. As the search for the missing children and staff continues, authorities are urging calm and cooperation from the public. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. We will continue to bring you updates as more information becomes available.