Nigeria, Dec. 1 -- The federal government has reassured Nigerians of the imminent and safe return of pupils abducted from St. Mary's Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger State.

During a condolence and solidarity visit to St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral in Kontagora, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, stated that the children were in good condition and would be reunited with their families soon.

He delivered President Bola Tinubu's message of hope to the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, Bulus Yohanna, and the parents of the abducted pupils.

Mr Ribadu said security agencies had intensified operations to ensure the safe return of the children, stressing the ne...