Bandits invade Kaduna School, seize teachers, scores of pupils

Rampaging bandits have again struck in Kaduna State and this time in Kuriga town in the Chikun local government area on Thursday morning, attacking a primary school and abducting scores of pupils and staff members.

The headteacher of the school is said to be among the victims.

It was gathered that the incident happened at about 8:20 a.m., immediately after the routine assembly session.

Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna senator, expressed displeasure over the incident but was optimistic that they would be freed.

‘’ It’s tragic to hear that 232 students have just been kidnapped in Kuriga village, Chikun LG, in Kaduna State.

“It’s the same village where a school principal, Idris Sufyan, was killed and his wife kidnapped over a month ago. However, I’m optimistic their freedom will be secured,’’ he said.

The junior and secondary schools relocated to the school building inside Kuriga town a few years ago due to insecurity concerns, abandoning their former school building, which is located outside the town.

A resident, Shitu, confirmed the incident, saying most of the pupils ran out of their classes when they sighted the bandits on the school premises.

Another resident, Lawal Kuriga, also said that the abducted victims were marched into the forest.