Armed outlaws on Wednesday got into Federal government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu City Government Area of Kogi State, killing three people, consisting of a vice principal, a six-year-old kid, and a 70-year-old guy.
The attack, which took place around 10:00 a.m., sent out panic through the neighborhood and raised fresh concerns over insecurity in the location.
In a statement released by the representative of the Kogi State Police Command, ASP Saliu Afusat, the assaulters were said to have gotten here in great deals on about 40 motorcycles, with a thought plan to abduct students and residents.
According to the authorities, the Divisional Law Enforcement Officer of Kabba ‘A’ Department swiftly mobilised a joint security team after getting distress signal. Personnel from the cops department, the Authorities Mobile Force, tactical systems, military operatives, and local vigilantes were released to face the assailants.
The declaration stated the combined security forces engaged the bandits in a fierce weapon battle, requiring them to retreat into close-by bushes.
“The combined security operatives engaged the hooligans in a fierce gun battle, forcing the bad guys to flee into the surrounding bush,” the declaration checked out.
The authorities kept in mind that preliminary examinations have not developed any successful mass abduction of students or homeowners.
“Initial findings indicate that there is presently no conclusive evidence of an effective mass abduction of trainees or other residents. Nevertheless, investigations and continuous assessments are continuing to ascertain the complete circumstances surrounding the incident,” the command included.
Regardless of the successful resistance installed by security operatives, 3 individuals lost their lives throughout the attack. The victims were determined as Mr. Ganiyu Anifowose, Vice Principal of UBE Secondary/Primary School, Iluke; Mr. Sunday Jacob Alhassan, aged 70; and six-year-old Sunday Ayele.
Cops also validated that a person of the bandits 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 Authorities has directed continual bush-combing operations and confidence-building patrols across the afflicted area. Security agencies have continued extensive operations focused on apprehending the leaving suspects and avoiding further attacks.
The command urged locals to stay calm and cooperate with security companies by supplying reputable info that could help ongoing investigations.
“More advancements will be communicated as examinations and operations progress,” the declaration added.