Pupils and teachers have been abducted by bandits from UBE Primary School in Rama village of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aruwan confirmed the incident.
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Aruwan said, “The Kaduna State Government is receiving security reports of kidnapping of some pupils and teachers in a primary school located in Rema, Birnin Gwari local government area.
“According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred at an LEA Primary School in the LGA.
“The Kaduna State Government is currently obtaining details on the actual number of pupils and teachers reported to have been kidnapped and will issue a comprehensive statement as soon as possible.”
The motorcycle-riding bandits reportedly stormed the school around 9am shortly after the pupils and teachers have settled down for the day’s business.
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