The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has rescued two female pupils out of the six pupils kidnapped at the Local Government Education Authority Primary School, Alwaza, in Doma Local Government Area of the state.
He said, “The Command in collaboration with sister security agencies, has rescued two females among the six pupils that were abducted yesterday at LEA Primary School, Alwaza Village, Doma LGA. Their names are; Vision Umbugadu Judge and Peace Amos.
“The pupils were rescued at Sabon Kwara village, Jenkwe Development Area of Obi LGA, Nasarawa State, due to sustained pressure mounted on the abductors by the combined search and rescue team. “The victims have been taken to the hospital for medical examination and shall be handed over to the Doma LGA chairman to reunite them with their parents.”
Nansel added that relentless efforts were ongoing to rescue the other pupils still in captivity unhurt, and arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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