Armed outlaws on Wednesday attacked Federal government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu City Government Area of Kogi State, killing 3 individuals, including a vice principal, a six-year-old kid, and a 70-year-old male.
The attack, which took place around 10:00 a.m., sent panic through the neighborhood and raised fresh issues over insecurity in the area.
In a declaration provided by the spokesperson of the Kogi State Cops Command, ASP Saliu Afusat, the opponents were said to have gotten here in large numbers on about 40 motorbikes, with a thought strategy to kidnap students and residents.
According to the cops, the Divisional Law Enforcement Officer of Kabba ‘A’ Division promptly mobilised a joint security team after receiving distress calls. Workers from the police division, the Authorities Mobile Force, tactical units, military operatives, and regional vigilantes were released to challenge the opponents.
The declaration said the combined security forces engaged the bandits in an intense gun fight, forcing them to retreat into nearby bushes.
“The combined security operatives engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel, forcing the wrongdoers to leave into the surrounding bush,” the statement read.
The cops noted that initial investigations have actually not established any successful mass kidnapping of trainees or homeowners.
“Preliminary findings suggest that there is presently no definitive proof of a successful mass kidnapping of trainees or other homeowners. Nevertheless, investigations and continuous assessments are continuing to ascertain the complete situations surrounding the occurrence,” the command added.
Regardless of the effective resistance installed by security operatives, three people lost their lives throughout the attack. The victims were recognized as Mr. Ganiyu Anifowose, Vice Principal of UBE Secondary/Primary School, Iluke; Mr. Sunday Jacob Alhassan, aged 70; and six-year-old Sunday Ayele.
Authorities likewise verified that one of the outlaws was eliminated throughout the exchange of gunfire, while a member of the joint security group sustained gunshot wounds and is presently receiving medical treatment.
The Commissioner of Police has actually directed continual bush-combing operations and confidence-building patrols across the affected area. Security companies have actually continued extensive operations targeted at nabbing the getting away suspects and preventing further attacks.
The command urged locals to stay calm and comply with security agencies by providing credible details that might assist continuous examinations.
“More developments will be communicated as investigations and operations progress,” the statement added.