All the pupils abducted from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained their freedom after the release of the final batch of 130 victims, raising the total number rescued to 230.
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) confirmed the development to journalists on Sunday.
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The latest release brings relief to families who had endured days of uncertainty and also represents a significant success for the security agencies that handled the rescue operation.
The children were kidnapped when gunmen attacked the boarding school, an incident that triggered widespread outrage and renewed national debate over the safety of schools.
Authorities attributed the successful rescue to sustained security pressure and coordinated efforts, as calls continue for stronger protection of educational institutions and decisive measures to prevent similar attacks in the future.