Papiri School Pupils Freed: Nigeria Breaths Sigh of Relief By Shalom Oludele

Papiri School Pupils Freed: Nigeria Breaths Sigh of Relief

The federal government has confirmed that all abducted pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State, have been freed.

The rescue of the remaining 130 students and staff marks a moment of triumph for Nigeria, and fitting way to end the year.

The honourable minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a release on Sunday. also announced that the just rescued 130  pupils are being handed over to the Niger State Government and will soon be reunited with their families.

“This courageous effort by our security forces reaffirms our nation’s resolve to protect its people,” says Idris.

The federal government empathizes with parents and guardians, wishing them a pleasant reunion, good healing process, compliments of the season and a Merry Christmas.