Governor of Katsina, Aminu Masari confirmed the kidnap of 333 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara.
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The governor stated this while briefing the federal government delegation to Katsina led by Minister of Defence, Salihi Magashi, at the Katsina Government House. The delegation also included the service chiefs.
It was earlier reported how the gunmen attacked the school in Kankara and abducted many students.
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Residents said the gunmen had earlier attacked Kankara town, injuring many residents but were later repelled by security forces.
The gunmen, in large numbers, on motorbikes, invaded the school’s premises around 11: 00 p.m. Friday night, shooting to scare and kill.
They, thereafter, went away with many students.
The governor also confirmed that the school has a total population of 839 students before the incident happened.
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“Based on the available record we have, we are still searching for 333 students through either the forest or their parents to ascertain the actual number that has been kidnapped.
“We are still counting because more are coming out from the forest and we are calling through the numbers those parents that have phone numbers to find out whether or not their children have gone back home,” Mr Masari said.
Earlier, Mr Magashi asked the armed forces, the police and other security agencies to move faster to ensure the speedy rescue of the students in the next coming hours.
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