Abuja: A day after armed men abducted more than 300 students and teachers from a school in Niger State, security forces continued their search on Sunday with no clear sign of the missing people. The attack on St Mary’s School in the Papiri community has become one of the biggest school kidnappings reported this year.

Officials say around 315 people were taken during the early morning raid on Friday. Security teams have expanded their operations into forest areas across Niger State and nearby regions, but authorities report that the kidnappers are moving quickly, making tracking difficult.

Families spent the whole weekend gathered near the school and local offices, hoping for any news. Many parents said they have not received information from the attackers or the government, leaving th

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