The Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has received the remaining 130 abducted students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri in Agwara Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Governor Bago received the rescued victims at the Government House, Minna, on Tuesday.
He described the release of the remaining kidnap victims of the St. Mary Catholic school as a relief, especially as the children are very young.
The governor expressed his deepest appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, service chiefs, and all the security agencies for playing critical roles in ensuring the remaining Papiri schoolchildren and staff regain their freedom.
Governor Bago also commended traditional rulers, religious and community leaders, as well as all concerned citizens who made various efforts that led to the release of all the adopted victims of St. Mary Catholic school.
The governor said the rescued victims will be reunited with their families after the medical examination.