Yesterday we reported that one of the students was shot as security operatives attempted to forcefully disperse the protesters.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this in a statement confirmed that one student died while three security personnel were injured.

He said “In the preliminary report received so far, one student lost his life and some others were wounded, while three security personnel also sustained injuries. The Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai condoled the family of the student that lost his life and wished the students and operatives who sustained injuries speedy recovery. The government of Kaduna State also wishes to debunk reports that it deployed security operatives to suppress protesting students. KDSG is awaiting briefings to enable it to understand the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate violent incident in Gidan Waya. At the time of this update, the Governor is awaiting reports from the military, police, DSS, the management of the institution, the student union as well as the traditional institution in the area. The government will publicise its findings after receipt of the expected reports”

At a press conference this evening, Samuel Aruwan who is the state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, told newsmen that contrary to reports, no pupils were abducted during the attack.

He said “At this time, the State Government has compiled and analyzed all the security reports and can confirm that there was indeed an invasion of the said school. The Government can confirm that three teachers, Rabiu Salisu, Umar Hassan, and Bala Adamu have been kidnapped. Pupils who had just arrived at the school to begin the day’s activities, took to their heels in the course of the commotion, as the bandits invaded the premises on motorcycles. This led to two pupils going missing, identified as Ahmad Halilu and Kabiru Yahaya. However, we are happy to inform you that the two missing pupils have been found. We can also confirm that no single pupil was kidnapped from the school. Other than the three teachers previously mentioned, no staff or pupil of the school is missing following the attack. Security reports have also revealed that the bandits rustled several cattle and went away with five motorcycles and other valuables”

An eyewitness told BBC that half of the female students were taken but not a single male was abducted.

Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, has confirmed the incident saying an investigation is ongoing.

Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige who also confirmed the incident told Daily Trust that the exact number of students abducted is unknown.

Jalige said, “They were abducted last night, we have no details of the number of students.”

The state government gave the warning in a statement released this morning by Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs.

Statements read “The National Agency for Food & Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has updated the Kaduna State Government about the items looted yesterday from their warehouse in the Narayi area of Chikun LGA. The looted items include expired prohibited and dangerous drugs. Persons who consume such drugs are at great risk of serious illness and death. The management of a food processing company whose stores were looted in Kakuri has also disclosed that the stolen grains have been treated with chemical preservatives which render them unsafe for consumption. Residents of Kaduna State are hereby notified to be vigilant and careful about the source of the food and medications they take and where they buy them, to avoid these dangers. The Kaduna State Government appeals to the public for information on the identities of the looters and where they might be hiding the stolen items.

Signed

Samuel Aruwan
Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs
25th October 2020

The lorries were said to have slipped through the security checks at the Kaduna-Kano border, sneaking in humans concealed behind livestock, motorcycles and other goods. However, security officials at the border discovered the hidden human cargo and prevented the vehicles from entering the state.

Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said “We got information that these lorries had come in from the Kaduna-Kano border and had progressed up to Gwargwaji in Zaria LGA. We then proceeded to nab them further along within the same local government. The passengers were cleverly concealed behind random goods, motorcycles and animals. Thankfully, once again we have got the better of them, and we have turned them back in compliance with the Kaduna State Government’s ban on inter-state travel. Operatives are actively enforcing the directives at all entry points, and passengers have similarly been intercepted from other routes and escorted out to the borders.”