Armed men have abducted six schoolgirls and two teachers after raiding a private secondary school in Kaduna State.
The school bursar, Elvis Allah-Yaro confirmed that the attackers stormed Engravers College, a mixed-gender school in Sabo, Chikun Local Government Area, at about 12:10a.m.
Mr Yaro also coinfirmed that security personnel have started investigation and search for the girls and the two staff members that were kidnapped. He added that the Kaduna State commissioner in charge of security had arrived the scene and coordinating rescue efforts with security.
Many parts of Kaduna State remained under attack from armed bandits. Hundreds of people have been abducted in the state this year alone, with most of the abductions being reported on Abuja-Kaduna Highway
The major highway has been left largely unused by travellers, as abductions continue largely unabated despite efforts by the military, police and other law enforcement authorities.
