"300 Nigerian Schoolchildren Abducted in Horrific Attack"

More than 300 Children Abducted in Attack on Catholic School in Nigeria In a shocking incident, over 300 children and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on St. Mary's School, a Catholic institution in north-central Nigeria's Niger state. According to the Christian Association of Nigeria, the total number of abducted individuals was updated to 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers after a verification exercise. The attack occurred on Friday in Papiri community, with the gunmen storming the school and taking the students and staff hostage. The Christian Association of Nigeria reported that the school's dormitories were left in disarray after the attack, with furniture and belongings scattered everywhere. The incident marks the latest in a series of attacks on schools in Nigeria, which have left many concerned about the safety of students and staff. According to the Nigerian government, the attack was carried out by a group of armed men who stormed the school and took the students and staff hostage. The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the attack, calling it a "heinous crime" that has left many families in a state of panic. "This is a clear case of kidnapping, and we demand that the perpetrators be brought to justice," said a spokesperson for the organization. The attack has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the government to take action to protect schools and students. "This is a wake-up call for the government to take the security of our schools seriously," said a local resident. "We need to see more action to prevent these types of attacks from happening in the future." The Nigerian government has promised to investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice. In a statement, the government said it was working closely with security agencies to track down the kidnappers and rescue the abducted students and staff. The attack on St. Mary's School is a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges facing Nigeria. The country has been plagued by attacks by armed groups, including Boko Haram, which has carried out numerous attacks on schools and other targets. As the investigation into the attack continues, many are left wondering how such a tragedy could have occurred. "This is a tragic incident that highlights the need for greater security measures in our schools," said a spokesperson for the Nigerian government. "We will do everything in our power to prevent such incidents from happening in the future." The abduction of over 300 children and 12 teachers from St. Mary's School in Nigeria is a devastating reminder of the ongoing security challenges facing the country. As the investigation into the attack continues, many are left hoping for a swift and safe resolution to the crisis.