VOA

Niger State.

Authorities in northern Niger State have reported the "distressing" abduction of a number of students and staff from a school in the state. A senior official of the state government said the abduction occurred following an attack in the area, despite earlier intelligence pointing to an "elevated threat level across parts of Niger North Senatorial District".

This latest attack comes just days after the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in neighboring Kebbi State on Monday.

The recurring attacks on educational institutions have reportedly heightened anxiety among parents and revived calls for strengthened community-based security measures across vulnerable communities.

State officials said they are unsure how many were abducted as security agencies continue their assessment.