Hundreds of security personnel from the army, the air force, and local vigilante groups are currently combing forests around Kankara town in Katsina State on rescue search for school pupils abducted by gunmen believed to be bandits, in the wake of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Daura, his hometown.
Nigerian Air Force’s helicopter gunships are also providing cover for the ground troops.
On Friday, a yet-to-be-ascertained number of Government Science Secondary School students in the Kankara Local Government Area of the state were abducted by gunmen who also killed a security guard.
“Buhari is currently in his home state, Katsina. So, the bandits decided that it’s a perfect time to raid a school and kidnap scores of boys. The President always has a routine of the Department of State Services, National Intelligence Agency, Defence Intelligence Agency, police, air force, Guards Brigade and army Special Forces operatives with him at all times,” a public commentator noted.
Armoured Personnel Carriers were also stationed at different junctions linking to the residence of the President.
The state government-led by Aminu Masari had earlier entered a peace agreement with the bandits. But despite the accord, communities in Katsina are still being attacked and residents killed.
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