Nigeria, Nov. 22 -- Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has ordered the closure of public and private schools in the state following the kidnapping of 300 pupils, students, and staff of St. Mary's Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area.

The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, when armed men invaded the school community and whisked away students, teachers and other staff members.

The attackers were said to have operated for several hours, leaving families and residents in deep panic.

The abduction has drawn widespread condemnation, with education stakeholders expressing worry over the rising trend of school-targeted attacks in the region.

After the incident, the federal govern...