x

Kaduna Students Not Kidnapped In School But On Their Way Home – State govt says

The Kaduna State Government has said that eight and not ten of its students were abducted in Kachia Local Government Area of the state on Monday, April 3, and that the students kidnapped were on their way home and not in school.

This was disclosed in a statement released by Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State on Tuesday evening,April 4.

‘’In an update to the earlier report suggesting the kidnapping of about ten students in Kachia LGA, the Kaduna State Government has received detailed reports from security agencies on the incident. The Government can confirm that eight students of the Government Secondary School, Awon in Kachia LGA were kidnapped on Monday in the general area, along with other citizens.

Furthermore, it was verified that the students were not kidnapped within the school premises, but on their way home from school when they came in contact with the bandits, who had abducted other residents. The management of the school has submitted the names and classes of the kidnapped students. Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the abduction as unfortunate, and has received assurances of efforts being exploited to rescue the eight students and other kidnapped citizens.”

In another development, the Kaduna State Government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Sabon Garin Nasarawa – Tirkaniya community in Chikun LGA. The review follows close monitoring and assessment of the situation by security agencies.

With effect from tomorrow, Wednesday 5th April 2023, the curfew will be in place from 7:00PM to 7:00AM, while residents of the area can go about their activities between 7:00AM and 7:00PM.

Hot this week

INSPIRATION:Building a Reliable Humanity: Where Peace and Growth Reign

With Mary EwaLife will always remain a venture—an unfolding...

Breaking: FG Launches First Cancer Treatment Initiative

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuIn a groundbreaking event, the ...

Kaduna Partners REA to Boost Renewable Energy Access, Drive Industrial Growth

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Kaduna State Government, under the...

BREAKING: Police Arrest Omoyele Sowore at Abuja Court

Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, was arrested...

North Central Development Commission Condoles with Senator Abba Moro Over Death of Son, Grandson

By Abel Zwanke, LafiaThe Managing Director and Chief Executive...

INSPIRATION: When Sleep Escapes the Soul

With Mary EwaIf God did not create sleep for...

FOCAC: A Quarter Century of China-Africa Cooperation

By Dr Austin MahoThe Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)...

Wike Arrives Dubai for 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum Meetings

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuThe Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister,...

Chinese firms invested $1.3 billion in Nigeria’s lithium sector: Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake,...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img