Seventeen pupils rescued after Kogi school abduction, nine still missing
Officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Kogi State have rescued 17 pupils who were abducted from an Islamic school in Lokoja. The incident involved gunmen invading Daarul Kitab School, which also houses an orphanage, and kidnapping 26 people. ASP Saliu Afusat and Kingsley Femi Fanwo confirmed the rescue efforts and ongoing operations to free the remaining victims. The Kogi State Government condemned the attack and highlighted concerns about unregistered schools operating in remote areas.
What happened
- Gunmen abducted 24 pupils and two wives of the school proprietor from Daarul Kitab School in Lokoja.
- Security agencies have rescued 17 victims, while nine remain in captivity.
- ASP Saliu Afusat stated that joint security teams are continuing rescue operations.
- The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, visited the scene and deployed tactical teams for further action.
- The state government warned that unregistered schools in isolated areas pose significant security risks.
