Posted by Samuel on Tue 09th Dec, 2025 - tori.ng
The St Mary’s Catholic School children were handed over to Governor Bago by Wing Commander Abdullahi Idi Hong, the representative of the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at Government House, Minna, on Monday.
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has officially welcomed the 100 students of St. Mary’s Catholic School who were abducted on November 21, 2025, following their rescue.
The children were handed over to Governor Bago by Wing Commander Abdullahi Idi Hong, the representative of the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at Government House, Minna, on Monday.
The NSA said the Federal Government will continue to take measures to make every Nigerian community safe.
“We will continue to come up with policies to ensure the safety of every Nigerian child,” he pledged.
Responding, Governor Bago described the development as fundamental in redefining the history of Niger State.
He thanked President Bola Tinubu, the NSA and other partners for the safe release of the 100 children.
The governor also called for prayers for the safe return of the remaining students and their teachers, who are still in captivity.
“We will continue to also pray for the recovery of the remaining children in captivity. We will ensure they are reunited with their parents soon,” Bago said.
After the brief ceremony, buses conveyed the students to Kontagora, where they will be reunited with their parents and families.