Details remain unclear, but according to local reports, several students were taken during the late-night raid.

A source from a Catholic church in the state confirmed the incident, saying the school was still trying to determine the exact number of victims. He added that an official statement would be issued later.

The Niger State Police Command said information would be provided in due course. However, the Head of Department, Disaster and Relief, Agwara Local Government, confirmed the attack by telephone, explaining that armed men invaded the school between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m.

A separate report by a national television station said 52 students were taken.

The assault comes just days after a similar kidnapping in Maga, Kebbi State, where 25 students were seized, further heightening concern over rising insecurity in schools across northern Nigeria. The crisis deepened on Thursday when more than 50 schools were shut down in Kwara State due to bandit attacks.

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Amid the escalating situation, President Bola Tinubu cancelled his planned trips to South Africa and Angola to coordinate the national response.

The state governor also confirmed the incident on his official social media page, describing the abduction as disturbing.

Source: Punch