The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed the release and reunification of all abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. In a press statement dated today, Thursday, December 25, 2025, and signed by the Bishop of Kontagora, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa ...
•Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost and an empty classroom Pope Leo XIV has called for the release of over 300 hostages taken from the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri in the Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger state. “I learned with immense sadness the news of the kidnappings of priests, faithful, and […]
•Kontagora Vicariate The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has condemned the attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, where armed men reportedly abducted students, teachers, in the early hours of today. In a statement issued today by the Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Fr. Jatau J...
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