The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North West (JTF NW), Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), Major General Warrah Idris, has directed troops to sustain intense pressure on the armed group responsible for the abduction of students from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.
In a statement Media Information Officer, Operation FANSAN YAMMA Captain David Adewusi said during a visit to the scene of the incident on 22 November 2025, Major General Idris conducted an on-the-spot assessment to obtain firsthand operational details. He was received by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division and Commander, Sector 3 OPFY, Major General C.R. Nnebiefe, who briefed him on the ongoing coordinated rescue efforts involving multiple security agencies.
Reaffirming the Theatre’s resolve to ensure the safe recovery of the abducted students, Idris charged troops to maintain a relentless offensive against the perpetrators.
“The bandits are clearly feeling the heat of our operations and will find no safe haven,” he said. “Remain vigilant and relentless in pursuing them without granting any respite until every one of the captured students is safely recovered and reunited with their families.”
The Theatre Commander expressed confidence in the troops’ commitment and assured them that all necessary resources, support, and operational enablers would be provided to ensure mission success.
