Gunmen In Military Uniform Storm Delta School, Abduct Teachers

Gunmen in army uniform reportedly stormed the premises of Ohorhe Secondary School in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State on Tuesday and abducted three teachers.

It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the premises of the school in a Highlander jeep.

Witnesses said the gunmen drove into the school and parked on the premises for some time before storming the school staff room with guns.

They reportedly took three teachers captives and forced them into their waiting jeep and drove away.

Also, a source in the community said the gunmen threatened to shoot at the community youths who tried to confront them on getting wind of the incident.

“The gunmen were dressed in military uniform. They were four in the Jeep including the driver. They were there for about 15 minutes.

“They threatened to kill us if any of us shout. Teachers and students were afraid of being killed. They were armed with good guns”.

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When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the abduction of the teachers, saying the “action was carried out in commando style.”