A concerning incident has been reported at a Catholic boarding school in Niger State, Nigeria, where an undetermined number of students and staff are believed to have been taken by armed individuals. According to local media outlet Arise TV, the figure may be as high as 52.
Security forces, including police and army teams, have been deployed to search nearby forests for those affected. This incident comes days after a similar event in Kebbi State, where 25 students were taken.
The situation has prompted President Bola Tinubu to cancel planned trips to South Africa and Angola. Over 50 schools in Kwara State have been shut down due to security concerns.
The details of the incident are still emerging, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the event.