In a shocking incident that unfolded at LEA Primary School, Kuriga (1), pandemonium erupted as a group of terrorists invaded the school, abducting numerous pupils.
The distressing event occurred at 8:20 am right after the morning assembly, catching the school community off guard.
Although the exact number of abducted individuals remains unverified, local residents estimated it to be around 100. The victims include not only pupils but also the head teacher and several other staff members.
Witnesses reported that most pupils managed to flee from their classes upon sighting the armed terrorists on the school premises.
The LEA Primary School, Kuriga (1), had relocated its junior and secondary sections to the town’s inner building a few years ago due to security concerns, abandoning the former school building outside the city.
Shitu, a resident, confirmed the abduction, informing Daily Trust that many pupils fled their classes upon realizing the presence of the terrorists.
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Another resident, Lawal Kuriga, stated that the kidnapped victims were forcefully taken into the nearby forest.
As of the time of reporting, there has been no official statement from the state government regarding the tragic incident.
