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JUST IN: Bandits Abduct Students Of Government Girls College, In Kebbi.

Faith Ukanwa

Jun 17, 2021

Bandits have abducted some students of Government Girls College, Birnin Yauri, in Kebbi State.

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According to Daily Trust, there are unverified reports that a security operative was shot dead during the operation.

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The bandits reportedly who rode on motorcycles to the school from neighbouring Rijau forest in the early hours of Thursday, June 17.

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They were said to have overpowered the mobile policemen guarding the school.

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At least 30 students and three teachers were abducted, according to security sources.

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Confirming the incident to journalists at the National Assembly, the member representing Ngaski/Shanga/Yauri Federal Constituency of Kebbi State at the House of Representatives, Yusuf Tanko Sununu, said the number of students and teachers abducted was yet to be ascertained.

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He called on the Federal Government and security agencies to rise to the occasion and ensure the rescue of the abducted students and teachers.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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