Bandits Kidnap School Children In Nasarawa State

• School children in Nasarawa State have been reportedly kidnapped hours before the 2023 elections.

• The incident occurred on Friday as reported by the Nasarawa State Police Command.

• Pupils of LGEA Primary School in Alwaza, a community in Doma local government area were the reported victims of the cruel incident.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a shocking development just hours before the start of the 2023 general elections, armed bandits have kidnapped primary school pupils in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement released on Friday evening.

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The assailants reportedly abducted pupils of LGEA Primary School in Alwaza, a community in Doma local government area of the state on Friday morning. The police said that the exact number of abducted pupils is yet to be ascertained, and their whereabouts remain unknown.

A joint team of police, military, and vigilante men has been dispatched to track down the kidnappers, who were believed to have escaped on motorcycles. The police said the attackers targeted the pupils as they reported to school, highlighting the vulnerability of children to criminal activities.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Rahman Nansel, assured the public that the security agencies were doing everything possible to rescue the pupils and reunite them with their families.

Kidnapping incidents have been on the rise in Nigeria, with schools becoming a prime target for bandits seeking ransom payments. The spate of attacks on schools has triggered widespread concern, with many calling on the government to take drastic measures to address the situation.

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The latest abduction in Nasarawa State adds to the growing list of school kidnappings, and it highlights the need for more concerted efforts to safeguard the lives of pupils and students in Nigeria. It is a stark reminder of the security challenges facing the country as it heads to the polls.

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