How Bandits Attacked Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, killed, Abducted Students, Lecturers In Zaria

Bandits on Thursday night, attacked the Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic in Zaria, Kaduna State, abducted 8 students and 2 lecturers.

According to reports, the bandits with dangerous weapons, stormed the polytechnic and whisked the students and lecturers into the bush.

The Kaduna State Government has confirmed that bandits who attacked the Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic in Zaria killed one student, injured one, abducted about 8 students and 2 lecturers.

Confirming the incident to newsmen on Friday, June 11, the Kaduna state Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, said;

“Kaduna State Government has been briefed by security agencies of an attack by bandits at the main campus of the Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, late on Thursday night.

“According to the briefing, the bandits invaded the staff quarters of the campus, shooting sporadically. In the process, two students were hit and sustained gunshot injuries. They were identified as; Ahmad Muhammad and Haruna Isyaku Duniya.

“They were rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Sadly, Ahmad Muhammad succumbed to his wounds and died early this morning. Haruna Isyaku Duniya is still receiving treatment.

“Two lecturers and about eight students were abducted from the institution during the attack.

“As at the time of this update, senior government officials and security agencies are conducting security assessments and interfacing with the management and students of the institution. The public will be updated on further developments” the Commissioner said.