Troops foil attack on secondary school in Kaduna

The Kaduna government says troops have prevented an attack on Prelude Comprehensive College, located in Kujama, Chikun LGA of the state. 

Samuel Aruwan, commissioner for internal security and home affairs, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

The development comes hours after an attack on Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic in the state, which resulted in the death of one student, while 10 other persons were abducted.

Aruwan, however, noted that the “bandits” attacked travellers on the Kaduna-Kachia road, resulting in three travellers sustaining gunshot injuries.

He added that two travellers who were abducted were eventually rescued.

“Security agencies reported to the Kaduna State Government that a planned abduction by armed bandits at a school (Prelude Comprehensive College) in Kujama area of Chikun LGA has been foiled,” the statement reads.

“This followed receipt of credible intelligence, which prompted troops and Police operatives to mobilise to the targeted school to thwart the approaching bandits.

“The bandits were alerted to the presence of security operatives, and abandoned their plans to attack the school, diverting at the last minute to the Kaduna-Kachia Road between Kafari and Tashan Ice.

“At this location, they barricaded the road and abducted two citizens, Yusuf Alhassan and Nura Abdullahi. They abducted duo were later rescued after troops and police heard gun shots and gave the bandits a hot chase. Sadly three travelers were shot and injured by the bandits. They are: Isa Ahmadu, Saidu Sani, Abubakar Ibrahim.

“The injured persons were taken to St. Gerald Catholic Hospital for medical attention.”

Aruwan also said an attack on the Zaria-Kano road in Makarfi LGA, was also foiled by security operatives.

“The personnel mobilised to the area following distress calls of bandit activity. One bandit dressed in military camouflage was neutralised, and one pump action gun was recovered,” the commissioner said.

“Receiving the reports, Governor Nasir El-Rufai commended the troops and Police operatives for decisive action in averting the planned abduction in Chikun LGA, for repelling the bandits at the secondary target, and rescuing two citizens. He also praised the troops for foiling the attack along the Zaria-Kano road.

“The Governor wished the injured citizens a speedy recovery.”