Kidnapping Spree: Bandits Seize 287 Students and Principal in a School in Nigeria
Sani Abdullahi, a teacher who managed to escape along with others, recounted the terrifying moment when the bandits surrounded the school premises and forced them into the bush.
AKACHI NOEL 
In a brazen daylight attack, bandits abducted 287 students and the principal, Abubakar Isah, from LEA Primary and Junior Secondary School in Kuriga, Kaduna State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has sparked outrage and concern among residents and authorities.
Governor Uba Sani, accompanied by key government officials, visited the school where officials and community leaders briefed them on the abduction. According to reports, 187 students were taken from the secondary school section, while 125 were abducted from the primary school section.
Sani Abdullahi, a teacher who managed to escape along with others, recounted the terrifying moment when the bandits surrounded the school premises and forced them into the bush. The Governor assured that efforts are underway to rescue the abducted children, emphasizing the government's commitment to their safe return and the protection of citizens' lives and property.
Residents of Kuriga expressed shock and concern over the incident, highlighting the vulnerability of the community due to the absence of adequate security measures. Security forces, including the Kaduna State Police Command, are actively pursuing the abductors to rescue the victims.
Political leaders, including Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, condemned the abduction and called for decisive action from security agencies. The Northern Elders Forum and ActionAid Nigeria also expressed outrage over the incident, urging government intervention to address the escalating security crisis in the region and ensure the safety of citizens.
