A yet to be identified student has been confirmed dead as armed bandits stormed the main campus of the Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria, late on Thursday night.
WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported that several students and lecturers were abducted after armed bandits stormed the institution.
Samuel Aruwan, the State Commissioner for Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affair, disclosed that a student identified as Ahmad Muhammad was killed in the attack.
The statement released earlier today said the bandits invaded the staff quarters of the campus, shooting sporadically.
“In the process, two students were hit and sustained gunshot injuries. They were identified as Ahmad Muhammad and Haruna Isyaku Duniya. They were rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Sadly, Ahmad Muhammad succumbed to his wounds and died early this morning. Haruna Isyaku Duniya is still receiving treatment,” he stated.
Aruwan said two lecturers and about eight students were abducted from the institution during the attack.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai received the briefing with sadness and prayed for the repose of the soul of the student killed, while sending condolences to his family. He wished the injured student a speedy recovery,”
“As at the time of this update, senior government officials and security agencies are conducting security assessments and interfacing with the management and students of the institution. The public will be updated on further developments.” he added.
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