Bandit Invade School Abduct 10 Students in APC-Controlled Northern State
- Kaduna State has again been plagued with another attack by notorious armed bandits
- Reports confirmed that a group of unknown gunmen invaded a public school in one of the local governments and abducted students
- However, no reports have confirmed if there was any loss of life or communication with the abductors
Kaduna, Kuchia - Notorious bandits abducted no fewer than ten students of the Government Secondary School, Awon, in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday.
As reported by the Daily Trust, Kaduna Commissioner for the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday.
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The Commissioner said the State Government received a preliminary report from security agencies regarding the kidnap of the students, The Nation reported.
According to the preliminary reports, Aruwan said the exact location of the incident is yet to be ascertained.
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He said detailed reports were being awaited to clarify whether the incident occurred within the school premises or elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna state police command is yet to issue a statement on the development or confirm the gravity of the incident and the whereabouts of the abducted students.
Similarly, it has also not yet been confirmed if other security agencies of family members of the victims have been able to contact or communicate with the notorious bandits.
Nigerian Troops Kill Bandits During Clearance Operations in Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara
Meanwhile, Nigerian troops under Operation Forest Sanity continue to inflict heavy damage on terrorist groups in the northwest region.
Gallant troops recently encountered some bandits in Kebbi, Katsina and Zamfara and the criminal elements didn't live to tell the story.
The Nigerian Military authorities commended the troops for their bravery and urged Nigerians to keep supporting them.
Insecurity: Troops Kill 16 Bandits, Arrest 7 in Northwest Region
Similarly, the Nigerian military has killed about 16 bandits during an operation to clear bandits and terrorists in some northern areas.
According to reports, troops were able to also recover AK 47 rifle and 2 motorcycles among other sophisticated weapons.
Also, troops on patrol along Road Yargamji – Jibia in Batsari local government area of Katsina State arrested one bandit's collaborator.
Source: Legit.ng
