Abduction at St Mary's School, Niger State An unspecified number of pupils have been abducted from St Mary's School, a Catholic institution located in Papiri, central Nigeria. This incident represents the second reported school kidnapping in Nigeria within the span of a week. Authorities in Niger state had previously mandated the temporary closure of all boarding schools in the region, citing increased security threats. A statement from Niger state authorities indicated, "The exact number of abducted pupils is yet to be confirmed as security agencies continue to assess the situation." This event follows a prior incident on Monday, during which 25 schoolgirls were abducted from a boarding school in Kebbi state.