Gunmen abduct pupils and school proprietor’s wife in Kogi
A group of gunmen attacked an orphanage and school in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State, abducting 23 pupils and the wife of the school proprietor. The facility, identified as Dahallukitab Group of Schools, was reportedly operating without proper registration or oversight. Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, confirmed that 15 of the abducted pupils have been rescued by security operatives. Efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the remaining victims and apprehend those responsible.
What happened
- 23 pupils and the wife of a school proprietor were abducted from Dahallukitab Group of Schools in Zariagi, Lokoja.
- Kingsley Fanwo stated that the school was operating illegally and without government registration.
- Security operatives rescued 15 of the abducted pupils after a swift response.
- The government warned against running unregistered schools and orphanages in isolated areas due to security risks.
- Authorities are working to rescue the remaining victims and have urged compliance with safety regulations.
