Unknown gunmen have attacked the Government Science Secondary School in Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State at about 3:00 am on Wednesday, February 17.
Golden News NG has gathered that the gunmen who are suspected to be armed bandits invaded the school at wee hours and abducted students, teachers and family members residing in the Staff Quarters. It is alleged that one of the students was killed during the attack.
Although reports of the incident is still very sketchy, it has been alleged that the student who died during the attack is named Benjamin S. Doma and hundreds of students who fled the screen haven’t been accounted for.
As of the time of filing this report the total number of those that were abducted is still unknown, however, pictures and a video of the bandits with those abducted is currently making rounds online.
Meanwhile, Nigerians have taken to social media to express displeasure over the incident and have called on the government to do something immediately.
Some reactions read;
@Waspapping_ wrote;
“There’s not one state in Northerner Nigeria that’s safe. If people aren’t getting abducted in Zamfara , they are getting abducted along Abuja/Kaduna way. Today it’s Niger state. When will this end? #SecureNigerState”
@Umar_fryda wrote;
“We just want a peaceful Niger State to be restored! Our FG, SG and security Agencies should be more proactive and bring an end to this menace #SecureNigerState”
@ComradeNas wrote;
“I just woke up to another devastating news this morning. Students of government science school kagara were abducted last night! 💔💔💔 #SecureNigerState”
@iamunscramz wrote;
“Niger state is not safe too, a lot of students were kidnapped in their school which up till now we dont know the number of the abducted students. Yaa Allah protect them, protect the north and bring an end to all this #SecureNigerState”
@iam_rauzzy wrote;
“Don’t forget the name of the student that lost his life to this terrorist attack in Government Science college kagara Niger State. I pray “Benjamin S. Doma” rest in peace and may God give his family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Amin. 😭 #SecureNigerState”
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