The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State says it has yet to receive official confirmation regarding the reported release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Agwara Local Government Area.

Niger State CAN Chairman, Bishop Bulus Yohanne, described the news as “encouraging” but noted that the association is still awaiting formal communication from the authorities.

The school was attacked on November 21, during which 303 learners and staff were abducted; 50 of them later escaped.

A Channels Television report on Monday indicated that the Federal Government had secured the release of 100 pupils, a development applauded by Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule and retired Major General John Enenche.

Meanwhile, Christians across the state have concluded a three-day fasting and prayer session for the safe return of the remaining 265 abductees still in captivity. Clerics urged believers to maintain unity and persistence in prayer until all the captives are freed.

The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) also expressed solidarity with the affected families and renewed hope for the pupils’ safe return.