Parents Left in Agony as Information Withheld
Frustrated parents in Nigeria's Papiri community are demanding answers from authorities after being kept completely uninformed about the fate of their abducted children. The incident occurred on Friday, November 21, 2025, when armed gunmen stormed St. Mary's Catholic Primary and Secondary School, seizing multiple children and staff members.
Official Response Draws Criticism
As of Tuesday, November 25, 2025, families remain in the dark about their children's whereabouts and condition. Police and government officials were seen surveying the school grounds, but according to distressed parents, they have received no substantive updates or communication from authorities about rescue efforts or negotiations.
The lack of information has created an atmosphere of growing anger and desperation among affected families. Many parents have gathered near the school, hoping for any news about their missing children, while criticizing what they describe as an unacceptable information blackout from officials.
Pattern of School Abductions Continues
This latest incident continues a troubling pattern of mass school abductions in Nigeria that has plagued the country in recent years. The attack on St. Mary's Catholic School represents one of several similar incidents where criminal groups target educational institutions for ransom or political leverage.
Community leaders have joined parents in calling for immediate action and transparency from Nigerian authorities. They emphasize that the psychological trauma experienced by families is compounded by the uncertainty and lack of communication from those tasked with ensuring the children's safe return.
The Papiri community now waits anxiously for any breakthrough in the situation, hoping that both the children and school staff will be returned safely despite the concerning silence from official channels.
