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From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the rescue of the remaining 130 children and staff of St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State, marked a fitting end to the year.
In a statement issued in Abuja, Idris also said the Federal Government can confirm that all the abducted pupils of the Catholic School, Papiri, numbering 230, have been freed.
“Not a single pupil is left in captivity.
“The just released 130 pupils are being handed over to the Niger state government, after which they will be reunited with their families.
“This courageous effort by our security forces reaffirms our nation’s resolve to protect its people,” Idris said.
Idris also said the Federal Government empathised with the parents and guardians of the pupils for the agony the abduction has caused them.
The government wished them a pleasant family reunion, a good healing process, compliments of the season and a Merry Christmas.
