Seven Polytechnic Students Abducted in Zamfara

Seven Polytechnic Students Abducted in Zamfara

Maiduguri, June 4 — Suspected bandits have abducted at least seven students of a polytechnic in Zamfara State, underscoring the persistent security challenges facing northwestern Nigeria.

According to the Zamfara State Police Command, the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, June 3, when armed men invaded an off-campus student residence located on the outskirts of the Low-Cost area in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.

The attackers reportedly stormed the rented accommodation at about 4:00 a.m., overpowering occupants before whisking away seven students to an undisclosed location.

In a statement issued on Thursday, police authorities said joint security operatives, including tactical police units and military personnel, were immediately deployed to the scene following reports of the attack. However, the abductors had already escaped before security forces arrived.

The command disclosed that intensive search-and-rescue efforts are currently underway, with security agencies working to secure the safe release of the victims and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.

The latest incident adds to a growing list of kidnappings and violent attacks linked to armed bandit groups operating across Zamfara and other states in Nigeria’s northwest region. The criminal gangs have been notorious for raiding rural communities, abducting residents for ransom, and carrying out attacks that have disrupted economic and social activities in affected areas.

Authorities have assured residents that all necessary measures are being taken to rescue the students and restore security in the area.

Source: Reuters.

 

Seven Polytechnic Students Abducted in Zamfara