The Kaduna State Government has given an update on the number of students kidnapped in Kachia Local Government Area. Contrary to the initial report which suggested that about 10 students were kidnapped, the state government, following the receipt of detailed reports from security agencies on the incident, has now confirmed that eight students and other citizens were kidnapped.
Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna.
“The Government can confirm that eight students of the Government Secondary School, Awon, in Kachia LGA were kidnapped on Monday in the general area, along with other citizens,” he stated.
Aruwan further explained that it was verified that the students were not kidnapped within the school premises, but on their way home from school when they came in contact with the bandits, who had abducted other residents. He added that the management of the school has submitted the names and classes of the kidnapped students.
The Commissioner also said Gov. Nasir El-Rufai condemned the abduction as unfortunate and had received assurances from security agencies of efforts being made to rescue the students and the other kidnapped citizens.
Aruwan also disclosed that the Kaduna State Government had relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Sabon Garin Nasarawa – Tirkaniya community in Chikun LGA.
According to him, following close monitoring and assessment of the situation by security agencies, it was suggested that the curfew be relaxed.
“With effect from Wednesday, April 5, the curfew will be in place from 7:00PM to 7:00AM, while residents of the area can go about their activities between 7:00AM and 7:00PM.
“The Government advises residents of the community to comply with the curfew and maintain orderly conduct as security agencies continued to work in the affected areas,” he stated.
