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From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja
There was relief in Kogi State as police operatives rescued 17 pupils abducted during an attack on an Islamic school and orphanage in Lokoja.
Gunmen had invaded the Dahallukitab Group of School, located in Zariagi, on April 16, abducting pupils and family members of the proprietor.
Police confirmed that 26 victims — including 24 students and two wives of the proprietor — have now been rescued, while efforts continue to secure the release of the remaining victims.
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Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has ordered massive deployment of tactical teams to comb surrounding forests and track down the kidnappers.
Meanwhile, the Kogi State Government condemned the attack, describing it as unfortunate and avoidable.
Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, revealed that the school was operating illegally in a remote area without proper registration, raising security concerns.
He warned against establishing institutions in isolated locations without government approval, stressing that such actions expose vulnerable children to danger.
