Kaduna Attack: Primary School Pupils Found, 3 Teachers Still Missing

 

Two pupils initially declared missing following an attack on UBE Primary School in Rama, Birnin-Gwari LGA of Kaduna state, have been found.

Kaduna commissioner for internal security and home affairs, Samuel Aruwan disclosed this on Monday while speaking at a media briefing.

Aruwan said three teachers — Rabiu Salisu, Umar Hassan, and Bala Adamu were kidnapped from the school.

“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,” Aruwan said.

“The government can confirm that three teachers — Rabiu Salisu, Umar Hassan, and Bala Adamu — have been kidnapped.

“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.”

According to him, the bandits rustled several cattle and went away with five motorcycles and other valuables.

Aruwan said the military and other security agencies are trailing the gunmen to ensure that the three kidnapped teachers are rescued alive.