Expanded ReportArmed assailants stormed a secondary school in Kogi State on Tuesday while students were in the middle of their National Examinations Council (NECO) papers. In the course of the attack, the school principal and an undisclosed number of students were abducted.
The incident has heightened concerns over insecurity in the region, particularly the vulnerability of educational institutions during national examinations. Authorities are yet to release the exact number of students taken, but security agencies have reportedly begun investigations and search operations to secure their release.
According to reports, the assailants stormed the school during the examination, causing panic among students, teachers, and other staff before whisking away their victims to an unknown destination.
Security agencies have reportedly launched efforts to track down the kidnappers and secure the safe release of those abducted. Authorities are yet to confirm the exact number of students taken, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The attack has renewed concerns over the safety of schools and the growing insecurity affecting educational institutions across parts of Nigeria.
Details to follow as the story develops…
