A teacher at Government Secondary School Kuriga in Chikun local government area, Kaduna State has confirmed that 287 students were kidnapped by terrorists when they stormed the school on Thursday morning.
The teacher explained to Arise TV journalist that the number includes 187 secondary school students and 125 primary school students, with 25 managing to escape. The teacher, who was also abducted, fortunately, managed to escape.
Meanwhile, Governor Uba Sani who visited the Kuriga community to condole with them vowed to rescue the abducted students and their teachers.
He assured them that the government would ensure the safe return of the students.
“A security committee will be established in Kuriga, with membership drawn from key stakeholders in the Kuriga community, security agencies, and the state government.
“I will make a strong case to the chief of defense staff and chief of army staff for the establishment of a military base in Kuriga to strengthen security in the area.”
Citing State Police, Governor Sani revealed that the Kaduna State government will construct a police station and a permanent station, which will function as a military base, to enhance the protection of both lives and properties.
“The unfortunate Kuriga incident reinforces our positions in support of the establishment of state police. With state police, there will be a standing police force in Kuriga drawn from members of the community who understand the terrain, the people, and the issues at play.
“They can gather intelligence with ease. They will also be constitutionally empowered to bear arms, including sophisticated ones. This is important because vigilante groups are not allowed to carry arms.
“They are always at the mercy of these criminal elements who have scant regard for human life.”
