Three teachers were abducted at Rema Primary School, Magajin Gari Ward 2, Brinin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State by bandits on Monday, the state government has said.
At a press conference, the commissioner for internal security and home affairs Samuel Aruwan said no single pupil of the school was taken hostage.
Mr Aruwan said the bandits who rode on motorcycles into the school at about 8:50 am, also rustled cattle after invading the school.
The commissioner identified those teachers abducted by the bandits as Rabiu Salisu, Umar Hassan, and Bala Adamu.
“At this time, the state government has compiled and analysed all the security reports and can confirm that there was indeed an invasion of the said school. The Government can confirm that three teachers, Rabiu Salisu, Umar Hassan, and Bala Adamu have been kidnapped,” the commissioner said.
He explained that pupils who just arrived at the school when the incident happened, took to their heels, noting that two pupils — Ahmad Halilu and Kabiru Yahaya — were initially missing during the commotion but later found.
“Pupils who had just arrived the school to begin the day’s activities, took to their heels in the course of the commotion, as the bandits invaded the premises on motorcycles. This led to two pupils going missing, identified as Ahmad Halilu and Kabiru Yahaya.
“However, we are happy to inform you that the two missing pupils have been found. We can also confirm that no single pupil was kidnapped from the school. Other than the three teachers previously mentioned, no staff or pupil of the school is missing following the attack.
“Security reports have also revealed that the bandits rustled several cattle and went away with five motorcycles and other valuables.
“In summary, as it stands, three teachers of the Rema Primary School, Birnin Gwari LGA have been kidnapped, and following thorough checks, we can verify that no pupil was kidnapped.”
