Suspected armed bandits, Sunday night, attacked the College of Agriculture and Animal Science in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing three persons, including a policeman and abducting 15 students, a teacher, his wife and two children.
The Deputy Registrar of the college, Aliyu Bakura, who confirmed the development, informed that: “Last Sunday night around 10pm they entered and opened fire and took away 15 students and a teacher and his wife and two children.”
Also speaking, Spokesperson of the Zamfara State Police Command, Mohammed Shehu, said: “The bandits who were in large number came to the school at about midnight with intent to abduct large number of students and staff but were heavily confronted by the Tactical Police Operatives who were alerted and responded to the scene on time. Unfortunately, a Police Inspector and two other civilian guards lost their lives while 15 students and four staff were abducted by the bandits.
“The Police operatives while on extensive bush combing at the surrounding areas rescued three staff who will be debriefed and medically examined before being reunited with their families.
“The Commissioner of Police Zamfara State Police, Ayuba N. Elkana accompanied by strategic and tactical Commanders visited Zamfara State College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Bakura, following attack by armed bandits at the school.
“The Commissioner of Police while at the school, held an emergency meeting where he assured the school management and the relations that the Police Command in Collaboration with other security agencies, especially the Military are employing various search and rescue strategies to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted students and staff currently in captivity.
“The CP further went round the school and assessed the existing security arrangements to enable more reinforcement be provided against further invasion. The Provost of the school while briefing the Commissioner of Police commended the resilience of the Police operatives for standing their ground despite the abduction of 15 students and four staff.”
