Sani Abdullahi, the headteacher, however, told Kaduna Governor Uba Sani when he visited the town that the total number of those missing after a headcount was 287.
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Updated: Kaduna communities face mass exodus after kidnap of 287 pupils
Kaduna communities face mass exodus after kidnap of 287 pupils
Fear has enveloped many communities in Kaduna State and mass exodus is imminent after the kidnap of 287 pupils from their Kuriga community school in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state on Thursday.
Although the state government said it was working with security agencies combing the bushes for the missing pupils and a teacher taken away by the marauders, there is confusion in many of the communities as locals are beginning to seek refuge elsewhere.
The latest abduction came about twenty-four hours after Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped about 300 women in Borno State and set ablaze their internally displaced persons’ (IDPs) camp.
Reports indicate that the incident happened at about 8.30 am when the pupils were about to conclude the morning assembly.
A local was reported by Daily Trust as saying the bandits came from different parts of the village and encircled the school premises.
He said, “The bandits kidnapped over 200, both primary school pupils and secondary students. The secondary school students were moved from a location outside the community to the primary school due to the fear of bandits’ attack.
“They also went away with a teacher, named Isa. They shot one student, identified simply as Rabilu, who was rushed to Birnin Gwari hospital. He survived.
“They (bandits) gathered all the children and forced them to move towards the North Eastern part of the community, on foot.
“The entire community is in deep confusion. Every household was affected. Besides, we are all related. We are also afraid of renewed attacks because the bandits might be hiding somewhere to wait for security operatives who may come on rescue mission.
“Kuriga is in serious confusion. The situation is very unpleasant. The vigilante here are not well equipped. The security operatives are stationed at Udawa which is far. We also have network problem.”
“We will ensure that every child will come back. We are working with the security agencies,” the governor told villagers in the area located 55 miles (89 kilometers) from the capital.
Police react
Mansir Hassan, spokesperson for the Kaduna State police command, confirmed the incident.
“I’m attending a security meeting but the police tactical team has been deployed to go after the criminals by combing the bushes to rescue the victims,” he said.
Senator Shehu Sani, said on his X page, “It’s tragic to hear that 232 students have just been kidnapped in Kuriga village, Chikun LG in Kaduna State.
“It’s the same village where a school principal, Idris Sufyan, was killed and his wife kidnapped over a month ago. However, I’m optimistic their freedom will be secured.”
The Federal Government came up with the Safe Schools Initiative to stave off further invasion of schools and kidnap of students.
The project came into being after the global outcry that followed the abduction of students of Government Girls College in Chibok, Borno State in 2014.
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Terrorists release video of kidnapped palace servant, others in Zamfara
Terrorists release video of kidnapped palace servant, others in Zamfara
A servant of the Emir of Zamfara named Alhaji Buhari (Shamaki) in a video has pleaded with the monarch to ensure their release from kidnappers’ den.
Last week, bandits raided the palace of the Emir, Alhaji Bello Muhammad Bunu, killing three persons and abducting some locals.
According to residents, the bandits raided the town at 10pm on Wednesday and targeted the mansion of Nasarawa State’s former Military Administrator, Colonel Bala Muhammad Mande (rtd).
The Emir was, however, taken away by security agents to Gusau.
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In the video, the abducted servant and other men were seen with eyes blocked with pieces of cloths and surrounded by the bandits, while one of them (Shamaki) urged the Emir to show compassion and help in their release.
Invoking the name of Allah for mercy and support, he said they are over 600 individuals in need of assistance to go back home and continue providing food for their families.
He said, “We are calling on the Emir of Zamfara to have sympathy on us, in the name of Allah, and help our release.
“We are just looking for what to eat and feed our families. Even if one has nothing, waking up with something to eat and feed one’s family is enough.
“I am your Shamaki, Alhaji Buhari. Please and please, Your Highness, help us, your people who are in need of your help. We are over 600 in the bush.”
Terrorists release video of kidnapped palace servant, others in Zamfara
(DailyTrust)
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Appeal court takes over NURTW case as NIC withdraws
Appeal court takes over NURTW case as NIC withdraws
The National Industrial Court has withdrawn from a case involving Alhaji Najeem Usman Yasin, Board of Trustees chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa’s ambition to return as president of the union over lack of jurisdiction.
The industrial court’s decision was made to avoid conflict with the Court of Appeal, where the matter is already being heard.
Before the NIC announced its decision to hands-off the case, the defendants’ counsel, Mr. O.I. Olorundare SAN, had informed the court that the matter is currently before the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, and that the industrial court could not continue to adjudicate on the same matter.
The counsel cited authorities to support his claim, adding that the National Industrial Court does not have concurrent jurisdiction with the Court of Appeal.
The presiding judge, O.O. Oyewunmi, struck out the case, stating that the Appeal Court had taken over the matter and that the Industrial Court must respect the hierarchy of courts.
Alhaji Yasin and six others took the case to the Appeal Court, challenging the decision of the industrial court recognising a delegates’ conference held on May 24, 2023, where Baruwa was proclaimed as President of the union for a second term in office.
With the latest NIC judgement, both parties will now proceed to defend their positions at the Court of Appeal and await the final judgement.
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Inspector arrested with snatched car
Inspector arrested with snatched car
A Police Inspector, Nkwa Nnamdi, attached to 23 Police Mobile Force, Keffi, Lagos State, has been arrested and detained for being in possession of a car snatched at gunpoint.
This was after an unregistered Toyota Camry saloon car snatched at gunpoint was found in his possession.
Incidentally, the car was reported stolen by an Assistant Superintendent of Police, M. Alamutu, attached to 2 PMF, Keffi, Lagos State.
The car belonged to Alamutu’s younger brother, Daniel Ayomide, and was snatched at gunpoint on April 22.
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When Inspector Nnamdi was questioned on how he got the car, he claimed that the vehicle was handed over to him by a man he simply identified as Evans at Eternal Filling Station, Iju Road, Lagos State for him to drive the vehicle to Benin in Edo State.
A Situation Report stated: “On 23rd of April at about 4pm, an information was received from ASP Alamutu attached to 2PMF Keffi Lagos, that his younger brother namely, Daniel Ayomide unregistered Toyota Camry s/car white colour was stolen on gun point on the 22rd of April 2024 at about 8:30pm, was sighted along Iju road.”
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