The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed that gunmen attacked Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, in Dekina Local Government Area on Tuesday evening, abducting four students, the school principal and a National Examinations Council ad hoc staff member while candidates were writing their NECO examination.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, today, the incident occurred at about 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday.

The police spokesperson disclosed that a combined team of security operatives immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation following the attack and is currently pursuing the kidnappers.

She said one of the abducted students has already been rescued, while efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the remaining victims and arrest those responsible for the attack.

The command assured residents that security agencies are committed to ensuring the safe rescue of the remaining victims and restoring calm in the area.

— GUARDIAN