Gunmen Kidnap Lecturers, Family Members In Kaduna

Posted by Tolulope Ogugua Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Friday, June 11th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen on Thursday abducted some lecturers and their families at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, in Kaduna .

An official of Kaduna Sate Vigilance service craving anonymity said some students of the institution were also injured.

The official, who did not give details, said the incident occurred on Thursday night between 10.30pm and 11pm.

Contacted on the matter, Malam Abdullahi Shehu, Public Relations Officer of the institution, confirmed the incident, adding that management was trying to ascertain the exact number of people affected.

Similarly, ASP. Mohammed Jalige, Police Public Relations Officer, Kaduna State Command, also confirmed the incident , but said he was still awaiting details on the matter.

He promised to get in touch with newsmen as soon as such details were available.