Kebbi Abduction: Police Break Silence On Kidnap Of Federal Government College Students

The Kebbi State Police Command has reacted to the abduction of an undisclosed number of staff and students of the Federal Government College (FGC), Yauri in Kebbi State.

AllNews Nigeria earlier reported that suspected bandits on Thursday invaded the Federal Government College kidnapped students, staff, and shot at security personnel during an exchange of gunfire.

The heavily armed bandits, who came on motorcycles, reportedly entered the town from the neighboring Rijau forest in Niger State.

Reacting to the abduction, the Kebbi State Police Command spokesperson, Nafiu Abubakar said the police are in hot pursuit of the bandits.

While confirming the death of one policeman and kidnap of three teachers, he was however silent on the number or kidnapped students.

“A combined team of Police operatives is currently in hot pursuit of bandits who today, June 17, 2021, attacked the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi State.

“The team comprising operatives from the Police Mobile Force, Anti-kidnapping and Counter-terrorism units are currently combing nearby forests, routes and suspected hideouts of the criminals.

“The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, CP Adeleke Adeyinka while condemning the attack which resulted in the unfortunate death of one policeman and gunshot injury to one of the students has assured parents and guardians of students that the Command is following credible leads and intensifying efforts to track the assailants and ensure the rescue of the missing students and teachers.

“Following the attack, three teachers and yet to be ascertained number of students are still missing,” the statement read.

Mass abduction has become pervasive in Nigeria, with bandits targetting schools across the country.

Most often, the abductors demand money to release the victims.

Niger State where the bandits came from has seen more frequent attacks from bandits recently despite heightened security measures in the area. The state shares boundaries with Kebbi state.

Also, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, and the Sokoto States have also had a fair share of the attacks and kidnap by bandits.