Gunmen Abduct Principal and Four Students in Kogi
On July 14, 2026, gunmen abducted a principal and four students who were writing the National Examination Council (NECO) exams at a secondary school in Odo Ekina, Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State. The incident occurred around 5:25 PM during the examination.
The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the abduction through a statement issued on July 15, 2026, by ASP Salisu Oyiza, the command's spokesperson. Following the attack, a combined team of police and security agencies launched a search and rescue operation for the victims.
The police are currently on the trail of the assailants, and efforts to rescue the abducted individuals are ongoing. Nazir Kankarofi, the Commissioner of Police for Kogi State, visited the scene to assess the situation, and a detailed press release will be issued soon as additional verified information becomes available.
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