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Gunmen abduct 14 Islamic school students in Niger

Suspected bandits have abducted 14 students of an Islamic school and their teacher while they were on a farm in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-abduct-14-islamic-school-students-in-niger/

Gunmen abduct 14 Islamic school students in Niger

Gunmen have abducted 14 students from an Islamic school in Niger State, Nigeria, while they were helping a teacher harvest maize on his farm in Tungan-Bako village. The Niger State Police Command confirmed the incident on Monday, correcting an earlier report of 50 students being abducted. Joint security operatives have launched rescue efforts to secure the release of the victims.

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