10 pupils kidnapped by bandits in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Government says it has received preliminary reports from security agencies on the kidnapping of about 10 students in Kachia Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement released on Tuesday in Kaduna, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, acknowledged the occurrence.

According to early reports, 10 pupils from the day secondary school Government Secondary School, Awon, were abducted 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.

“The government will issue a public statement accordingly, when these reports are received,” he said.