Bandits storm Kaduna Poly, kill one, kidnap 10 students, lecturer

Kaduna State government has confirmed the abduction of about ten students and lecturers, one student killed and one injured by armed bandits that attack the state owned- Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria in the state.

A Statement by the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan says the bandits invaded the staff quarters of the campus, shooting sporadically while In the process, two students were hit and sustained gunshot injuries.

According to the Statement, they were rushed to the hospital for medical attention, sadly, Ahmad Muhammad succumbed to his wounds and died early this morning while Haruna Isyaku Duniya is still receiving treatment.

It says two lecturers and about eight students were abducted from the institution during the attack.

“The Kaduna State Government has been briefed by security agencies of an attack by armed bandits at the main campus of the Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, late on Thursday night”

Governor Nasiru El-Rufai received the briefing with sadness and prayed for the repose of the soul of the student killed, while sending condolences to his family. wished the injured student a speedy recovery.

The statement added that, as at the time of this update, senior government officials and security agencies are conducting security assessments and interfacing with the management and students of the institution.

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