Shettima Visits Kaduna Over Kidnap Of 287 Pupils, Teachers (Photos)

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday, arrived in Kaduna State to assess the situation following the abduction of 280 school children and teachers from the joint Government Secondary and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area.

Upon arrival, Shettima was welcomed by Governor Uba Sani, Minister of Environment Malam Balarabe Abbas, Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly Yusuf Liman, and other senior government officials.

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The Vice President then expressed his condolences to the governor and the people of Kaduna State over the tragic incident.

The abduction occurred when bandits raided the LEA Primary School, Kuriga, shortly after the assembly gathering at around 8:30 am on Thursday. Below are some photos from the visit.

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