DSS arrests suspected kidnapper of Niger school students

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five suspected kidnappers of St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri village, Niger State

Gunmen on November 21, 2025 attacked the school and kidnapped more than 300 students and staff of the college.

Security sources confirmed the news to reporters on Monday.

He said the suspects included two Nigerians, who were arrested in their country.

According to him, Yusuf Mohammed alias Bature and his accomplice, Mubarak Ibrahim, were arrested on the Zaria-Kaduna highway while on their way to collect a consignment of weapons for their commander.

“Another suspect, Goni Ibrahim, an international arms courier from Diffa Region, Niger Republic. And one Tukur Sani, identified as his accomplice, were arrested in a follow-up operation,” he said.

Eyewitnesses said the items found in the operation included 15 AK-103 rifles, 15 magazines and 1,434 live 7.62 mm bullets.