Bandits kidnap 10 students in Kaduna

April 04, (THEWILL) – At least 10 students of Government Secondary School, Awon in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been kidnapped.

A statement issued by the Kaduna Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said the students were kidnapped on Monday.

“The Kaduna State Government has received preliminary reports from security agencies on the kidnapping of about 10 students in Kachia LGA.

“According to the preliminary reports, the 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,” Aruwan said.

The Commissioner added that the State Government will issue a public statement accordingly when the reports are received.