Some suspected bandits have invaded the college of Agriculture and Animal Science in the Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara state, abducting and killing scores.
The bandits who attacked on Sunday, August 15, at about 11pm, reportedly killed one policeman, three others, abducted 15 students including a teacher and his wife.
The college deputy registrar, Atiku Aliyu Bakura, who confirmed the incident to newsmen said the bandits killed three gate men
In his own part, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state SP Mohammed Shehu, confirmed the incident, but noted that the command will soon release a statement concerning the situation.
Recall that in July, 2021, the Provost of the school, Mr. Habibu Mainasara was kidnapped from his official residence in the institution.
The bandits had demanded a ransom of N5 million amidst negotiations. However, his brother, Nasiru Mainasara, said prominent members of the community told the family to stop the negotiation assuring that Mainasara will be rescued safely.
He was eventually released after three days in captivity.
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