KADUNA: Troops rescue 307 students from abduction as bandits attack another school

THE government has explained how a joint team of army, police and some security volunteers thwarted an attempt by bandits to kidnap another set of students at Government Science Secondary School, Ikara in Kara Local Government Area of the state.

According to the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the attack took place between last night and the early hours of today.

Aruwan disclosed this at a press conference in Kaduna, today.

He said, “307 students were rescued unhurt” by troops who foiled the attempted kidnap.

The commissioner added that upon alerting the security operatives on the bandits’ invasion by the students, the joint team moved swiftly to the school and engaged the bandits, forcing them to flee.

Aruwan said, “The Kaduna State Government has called this briefing to address you on some recent events with respect to the security situation in the State.

“Between the late hours of Saturday night and the early hours of today, suspected bandits stormed the Government Science Secondary School, Ikara, Ikara local government area, in an attempt to kidnap students.

“Fortunately, the students utilised the security warning system in place, and were thus able to alert security forces in the area.

“The security forces comprising the troops of the Nigerian Army, Police and some security volunteers moved swiftly to the school and engaged the bandits, forcing them to flee.

“The military and police are still on the trail of the armed bandits.

“Following a headcount by the school management, the Kaduna State Government can confirm to you that all 307 students have been verified safe and present. The attempted kidnap was foiled completely and no student was taken from the school.”