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Breaking: Gunmen kidnap 10 Kaduna students

Gunmen have kidnapped no fewer than 10 students of Government Secondary School, Awon in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The incident was confirmed via a statement issued on Tuesday by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.

Aruwan noted that the students were kidnapped by gunmen on Monday.

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“The exact location of the incident is yet to be ascertained but detailed reports being awaited will clarify whether the incident occurred within the school premises or elsewhere.

“The government will issue a public statement accordingly, when these reports are received,” the commissioner said.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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