The Nigerian Army has successfully rescued 307 students from a foiled abduction in Kaduna State.
Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan Government confirmed the attack.
Aruwan disclosed that the bandits attacked Government Science Secondary School, Ikara in Kara Local Government Area of the state between Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday.
The commissioner noted that a joint security force, including the army and the police, swept into action after the students tipped off security forces using a security warning system.
Aruwan said, revealed that all 307 students are accounted for, adding that they are safe and unhurt.
“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 utilized 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,” Aruwan said.
