Bandits, Thursday morning, stormed LGEA Main College, Kuriga (1), Chikun Native Authorities Space of Kaduna State and kidnapped scores of pupils and lecturers.
reporter gathered that the incident occurred at about 8:20 am instantly after the morning meeting.
Locals mentioned the Headteacher of the varsity and another workers have been among the many victims.
A former Kaduna senator, Shehu Sani, expressed displeasure on the incident, expressing optimism that they’d be free.
‘’It’s tragic to listen to that 232 college students have simply been kidnapped in Kuriga village, Chikun LG in Kaduna State.
“It’s the identical village the place a faculty principal, Idris Sufyan was killed and his spouse kidnapped over a month in the past. Nevertheless, I’m optimistic their freedom will probably be secured,’’ he mentioned.
The junior and secondary colleges relocated to the varsity constructing contained in the Kuriga city a number of years in the past as a result of insecurity considerations, abandoning their former college constructing positioned outdoors the city.
A resident, Shitu, confirmed the incident, saying a lot of the pupils ran out of their lessons after they sighted the bandits on the varsity premises.
One other resident, Lawal Kuriga, additionally mentioned that the kidnapped victims have been marched into the forest.
As of the time of submitting this report, there was no official response from the state authorities or the police.
The determine launched by the previous senator has additionally not been confirmed by the police.
