April 4, 2023

The Kaduna State Government has confirmed the abduction of about 10 students in Kachia Local Government Area.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan in a statement on Tuesday, said the police received preliminary reports from security agencies on the kidnapping.

Aruwan said that according to preliminary reports about 10 students of Government Secondary School, Awon (a day secondary school) were kidnapped on Monday.

“The exact location of the incident is yet to be ascertained but detailed reports being awaited will clarify whether the incident occurred within the school premises or elsewhere.

“The government will issue a public statement accordingly, when these reports are received,” he said.