Army explains delay in response to Kogi school abduction
The Commanding Officer of the 21 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Godiya Monde, said troops had difficulty locating an isolated school in Kogi State where gunmen abducted four people during an examination. The school, known as a “miracle centre” for external candidates, was in a remote area, which slowed the army’s response. Monde explained that troops only found the location with help from a community member and discovered exam papers scattered at the scene. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the abducted individuals.
What we know
- Godiya Monde stated that the school’s remote location made it hard for troops to respond quickly.
- Four people were abducted: two students, the school principal, and a supervisor present for the National Examination Council exam.
- Troops found examination scripts scattered on the ground, confirming the attack.
- The abductors have made contact, and the army is working to trace their location and rescue the victims.
- The school was described as a “miracle centre” for external candidates, and its security arrangements did not meet state requirements.
