Father of abducted Niger schoolchildren dies of heart attack
Tragedy has struck a family affected by the abduction of Catholic schoolchildren in Niger State as the father of three of the kidnapped children has been confirmed dead after suffering a heart attack. The development was disclosed by the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the state, who said the man collapsed after days of intense emotional distress linked to the disappearance of his children.
According to the CAN chairman, the grieving father had been battling fear, shock, and sleeplessness since the abduction of the pupils from their school. He reportedly showed signs of severe emotional strain before he suddenly took ill and was rushed for help. Sadly, he was pronounced dead shortly after suffering the heart attack, leaving behind a devastated family and community.
The incident has deepened the pain already felt across Niger State as families continue to wait anxiously for the safe return of the abducted children. Religious leaders and community members have expressed sorrow over the loss, describing the death as a painful reminder of the heavy human cost of insecurity in the region. Prayers and calls for urgent action to rescue the remaining abducted pupils have continued to grow.
Security agencies are still engaged in efforts to secure the release of the schoolchildren, while pressure mounts on authorities to strengthen protection for schools and vulnerable communities. The death of the grieving father has further intensified public concern over the psychological toll of repeated abductions on families.
