Bandits storm Kaduna school, abduct pupils, teachers

A former senator from Kaduna, Shehu Sani, felt sad about what happened. He said it’s tragic that 232 students were kidnapped in Kuriga village, Chikun LG, in Kaduna State.

He said, “It’s tragic to hear that 232 students have just been kidnapped in Kuriga village, Chikun LG in Kaduna State.”

Sani, recalling a prior incident in the same village, stated that few years ago, because of safety worries, the junior and secondary schools moved from their old building outside Kuriga town to the current school building, which was left empty.

He remained optimistic, saying, “However, I’m optimistic their freedom will be secured.”

Another source recounted the chaos that ensued during the attack, with most pupils fleeing their classrooms upon spotting the bandits on the school premises.

Witnesses, like Shitu and Lawal Kuriga, reported that the abducted victims were subsequently marched into the forest.

As of when this report was filed, neither the state government nor the police had issued an official response to the incident.

In the face of this distressing development, the community awaits official actions and statements to address the abduction of the pupils and teachers from LGEA Primary School in Kuriga.