Gunmen Attack Kogi School During WASSCE, Kill Vice Principal and Two Others, Abduct Students
A secondary school in Kogi State was thrown into chaos on Wednesday morning after armed men invaded the premises during the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), killing the vice principal and two other persons while also abducting students and residents.
The attack took place at Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area around 9:45am, while students were in the middle of their examinations.
Witnesses said the attackers arrived on motorcycles in large numbers and opened fire, forcing students, teachers, and residents to flee in different directions as panic spread through the community.
Mr Gani Anifowose, the vice principal of the school, was confirmed killed during the assault. A 70-year-old man and a six-year-old boy were also among the victims who died in the attack.
Several students and residents were reportedly taken away by the gunmen, though security authorities said they were still assessing the situation and could not immediately confirm the number of abductees.
Security forces, including police tactical units, mobile operatives, soldiers, and local vigilante groups, were deployed to the scene and engaged the attackers in a gun battle.
One of the assailants was reportedly killed during the exchange, while some security personnel sustained injuries.
The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the killings and described the incident as a coordinated attack by armed bandits operating in the area.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the damage and track down the perpetrators.
The latest assault adds to a growing pattern of violent raids in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, where schools and communities have repeatedly come under attack in recent months, fueling fears over the safety of educational institutions.
Local authorities have condemned the incident and promised stronger security deployments to prevent further breaches.
The attack has once again raised alarm over the worsening insecurity affecting schools across parts of northern Nigeria, with residents calling for urgent government intervention to protect lives and restore confidence in the education system.
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