Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted 23 pupils and the wife of the proprietor of Dahallukitab Group of School in Zariagi, Kogi State. The attack occurred on Sunday night around 10:30 pm as assailants stormed the school premises, which also serves as an orphanage, firing sporadically before whisking the victims away. The Kogi State government confirmed that 15 of the abducted pupils have been rescued through security intervention.
Key Points
- The attack threw the quiet community into panic.
- Security operatives led by the police responded promptly.
- Efforts are ongoing to secure the release of remaining captives.
- The government warned against unregistered schools and orphanages in remote areas.
- The state police command has yet to issue an official statement.
The government has urged operators of similar institutions to comply with regulatory requirements.
Sources: Daily Trust
