By Abdullahi Tukur Birnin Kebbi.
Police in Kebbi state, has confirmed the abduction of 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko district, Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State.
The Police said, a gang of armed bandits with sophisticated weapons, shooting sporadically, stormed the school abducted female students and killed one of the staff.
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the police tactical units deployed in the school engaged them into a gun duel. Unfortunately, the suspected bandits had already scaled through the fence of the school and abducted Twenty Five students from their hostel to unknown destination. He added that, one Hassan Makuku ‘was shot dead while Ali Shehu sustained injury in his right hand.
CSP Abubakar, told newsmen that, upon receiving the unfortunate incident, a combined team of additional Police tactical units, military personnel and Vigilantes has been deployed in the area and they are currently combing the bandits’ routes and nearby forest, with a view to rescue the abducted students and possibly arrest the perpetrators of the act.In the light of the above regrettable incident, the Kebbi state Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M Sani had reiterated the Command’s unwavering determination in safeguarding the lives and property of the residents of Kebbi State.
He equally appealed to the members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and continue supporting Police operations for peace and stability to be maintained.
