Seven students were kidnapped during an early morning attack in Zamfara State, with one victim reportedly escaping.
Armed bandits have abducted seven students in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State after raiding their residences in the early hours of Wednesday.
According to the Zamfara State Police Command, the attackers stormed the students’ accommodation around 4:00 a.m. and took the victims to an unknown location. One of the abducted students reportedly escaped and has been reunited with authorities.
Police spokesperson DSP Yazid Abubakar said tactical police units and military personnel under Operation Fansar Yamma were immediately deployed. However, the kidnappers had fled before security operatives arrived.
Security agencies have intensified search-and-rescue efforts to secure the release of the remaining students and track down those responsible. Residents have also been urged to provide useful information that could aid the operation.
Authorities say efforts are ongoing to rescue the abducted students safely and bring the perpetrators to justice.
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