ECOWAS Commission President Touray warns rising terrorism in West Africa threatens regional stability, urging coordinated action with UN and regional partners.

Unidentified gunmen abduct students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State. Authorities are assessing the full scope of the attack.

Bandits who raided Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku have demanded N100 million for each abducted worshipper. Families, community leaders and security agencies are now racing to locate the victims as frustration grows over local security lapses.

U.S. lawmakers held a congressional hearing on violence against Christians in Nigeria and met with Nigerian security officials to discuss counterterrorism and religious protection.