Bandits Abduct Six Zamfara Polytechnic Students

Suspected bandits have abducted students of Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, in Zamfara State after attacking their off-campus residence.

The incident occurred at a student lodge on the outskirts of the Low-Cost area of Kaura Namoda town, where the gunmen reportedly invaded and whisked away the victims.

The Chairman of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Hon. Mannir Haidara Kaura, confirmed the attack, stating that security agencies had launched operations to secure the safe return of the students.

According to a student of the institution, Ibrahim Ahmad, one of the abducted students managed to escape, leaving three male and three female students still in captivity.

The Zamfara State Police Command also confirmed the incident. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the abduction took place at the students’ residence and that security operatives had intensified efforts to rescue the victims.

He explained that the incident may have occurred after one of the students stepped outside at night and inadvertently left the door open, allowing the attackers to gain access.

Abubakar added that the institution itself remains secure, noting that adequate security personnel are stationed within the school premises.

He disclosed that operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), in collaboration with troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, had commenced a coordinated rescue operation.

Meanwhile, a group, Concerned Citizens of Kaura Namoda, expressed concern over the worsening security situation in the area, alleging repeated attacks linked to a notorious bandit leader and his group.

The group cited previous abductions in the community, including those of lecturers and local residents, and called for intensified security action to address the growing threat.

Authorities say efforts are ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted students.