The Kaduna Government has revealed suspected bandit have abducted some pupils and teachers from a Universal Basic Education primary school at Rama in Birnin-Gwari LGA of the state.
The incident took place on Monday morning and the number of abducted pupils is uncertain as of the time of filing this report.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the abduction of primary school pupils and teachers.
Aruwan said in a statement that the pupils and teachers were abducted on Monday.
Part of the statement read, “The Kaduna State Government is receiving security reports of kidnapping of some pupils and teachers in a primary school located in Rema, Birnin Gwari local government area.
“According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred at an LEA Primary School in the LGA.
“The Kaduna State Government is currently obtaining details on the actual number of pupils and teachers reported to have been kidnapped and will issue a comprehensive statement as soon as possible.”