Nigerian Army in Hot Pursuit of Abductors of Kagara School Staff and Students

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Nigerian Army troops are in hot pursuit of the abductors of staff and students of Government Science School, Kagara in Niger State, after a group of bandits in military uniforms stormed the school on Tuesday night and kidnapped an unspecified number of members of staff and students. The army has assured the public that troops in operational synergy with other security agencies are working to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped victims. President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered more security personnel to be deployed to Niger State to facilitate the rescue.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Army has mobilized troops to pursue the abductors of staff and students of Government Science School, Kagara in Niger State.
  • The troops are working in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped victims.
  • President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered more security personnel to be deployed to Niger State to facilitate the rescue.
  • The bandits, who were in military uniforms, stormed the school on Tuesday night and overpowered the security guard before whisking away the students.
  • Some students escaped after the raid, but the state government has not given an official figure of the abducted persons.
  • The President and other security agencies have called on members of the public to provide actionable information that would lead to the arrest of the criminal elements.

Statistics:

  • Over 1000 students are enrolled at Government Science School, Kagara.
  • The number of staff and students abducted by the bandits is yet to be confirmed.
  • The bandits stormed the school on Tuesday night, overpowered the security guard, and whisked away the students.
  • Some students escaped after the raid, but the exact number of escapees is not known.
  • The President has ordered more security personnel to be deployed to Niger State to facilitate the rescue.
  • The Nigerian Army has admitted that the incident was unfortunate and assured the public of their efforts to track down the abductors.

Sources:

  • Nigerian Army statement as reported by Premium Times on February 17, 2021
  • PREMIUM TIMES report on the incident
  • HT Digital Content Services