The Kaduna State Government says bandits attacked Government Science Secondary School, Ikara in Kara Local Government Area of the state in an attempt to kidnap students of the school .
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr . Samuel Aruwan , confirmed the attack .
He said “ 307 students were rescued unhurt ” by troops who foiled the attempted kidnap .
The attack , according to the commissioner, took place between Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday .
On the foiled attempt on the school, Aruwan upon alerting security operatives on the bandits’ invasion by the students , the troops of the Nigerian Army, Police, and some security volunteers moved swiftly to the school and engaged the bandits , forcing them to flee .
Aruwan said , “ The Kaduna State Government has called this briefing to address you on some recent events with respect to the security situation in the State .
“ Between the late hours of Saturday night and the early hours of today, suspected bandits stormed the Government Science Secondary School, Ikara , Ikara local government area , in an attempt to kidnap students .
“ Fortunately, the students utilized the security warning system in place , and were thus able to alert security forces in the area .
“ The security forces comprising the troops of the Nigerian Army, Police and some security volunteers moved swiftly to the school and engaged the bandits, forcing them to flee .
“ The military and police are still on the trail of the armed bandits.
“ Following a headcount by the school management , the Kaduna State Government can confirm to you that all 307 students have been verified safe and present . The attempted kidnap was foiled completely and no student was taken from the school. ”
