The police have confirmed that 25 feminine college students have been kidnapped and one individual was killed when bandits attacked Authorities Women’ Complete Secondary College in Maga, Danko/Wasagu native authorities space of Kebbi state.
CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, spokesperson of the Kebbi police command, mentioned the assault occurred at about 4 am on Monday.
Abubakar mentioned the gunmen invaded the college, wielding subtle weapons and taking pictures sporadically.
He additional acknowledged that police tactical models responded after receiving a misery name and engaged the attackers in a gun duel.
He mentioned the bandits had already scaled the college fence earlier than abducting 25 college students from their hostel.
In line with him, one individual, recognized as Hassan Makuku, was shot lifeless in the course of the assault.
He mentioned one other sufferer, Ali Shehu, sustained an damage on his proper hand.
He added that extra police models, troopers, and vigilantes had been deployed to the realm to trace the bandits’ motion and rescue the kidnapped college students.
He mentioned the groups have been combing close by forests and certain escape routes, whereas interesting to residents to stay calm, vigilant, and supportive of ongoing safety operations.