The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North West (JTF-NW), Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), Major General Warrah Idris, has directed troops to maintain sustained pressure on the bandits responsible for the abduction of students from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.
A statement released on Saturday by Captain David Adewusi, the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, revealed the directive.
Major General Idris visited the site of the attack on Saturday, 22 November 2025, conducting an on-the-spot assessment to gain firsthand operational insight into the incident’s circumstances.
He was received and comprehensively briefed by Major General C.R. Nnebiefe, the General Officer Commanding 2 Division and Commander, Sector 3 OPFY, on the ongoing coordinated operations with other security agencies aimed at ensuring the safe rescue of the abducted students.
Reaffirming the theatre’s commitment to bringing the perpetrators to justice, Major General Idris urged the troops to intensify their efforts.
“The bandits are clearly feeling the heat of our operations and will find no safe haven. Remain vigilant and relentless in pursuing them without granting them any respite until every one of the captured students is safely recovered and reunited with their families,” he emphasized.
Major General Idris expressed confidence in the troops’ capabilities and assured that all necessary resources, support, and operational enablers would be provided to ensure mission success.
