NCA commends DSS over arrest of suspects linked to Papiri school abduction

The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS), led by its Director General (DG) Oluwatosin Ajayi, for the arrest of five suspects allegedly linked to the November 2025 abduction of students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Chairman of the association, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, said people of good conscience should not only criticise government when it fails to meet expectations but should also acknowledge positive outcomes whenever they occur.

According to him, the arrest of those allegedly involved in supplying arms to criminal elements underscores the importance of sustained intelligence gathering and coordinated security operations in tackling insecurity across the country.

He said dismantling the networks that provide logistics and weapons to terrorists is critical to reducing the capacity of such groups to carry out attacks on innocent citizens and vulnerable communities.

While acknowledging the sacrifices of security personnel who continue to put their lives on the line despite being frequent targets of terrorist attacks, NCA urged security agencies to ensure that investigations are thorough and that all those connected to the crime are brought to justice, stressing that accountability would serve as a deterrent to individuals and groups bent on destabilising the country.

Hayab urged them not to be discouraged in their commitment to protecting the nation as he expressed confidence that sustained collaboration among security agencies, communities and other stakeholders would help advance the collective goal of a peaceful, secure and united Nigeria.

The NCA chairman, however, called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts against terrorism and other forms of violent crime to restore public confidence and strengthen national security.

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