Panic erupted after suspected gunmen reportedly stormed a National Examinations Council (NECO) examination centre, kidnapping a school principal and several students during the ongoing examination.
According to reports, the armed attackers invaded the school premises while candidates were participating in the examination, causing chaos as students, teachers, and invigilators fled for safety.
Witnesses said the gunmen whisked away the school principal along with an unspecified number of students before escaping to an unknown destination. The incident disrupted the examination and left parents and members of the community in shock.
Security agencies were alerted immediately after the attack, and efforts are reportedly underway to rescue the victims and apprehend those responsible. Authorities have launched a search operation in the surrounding area as investigations continue.
The attack has renewed concerns over the safety of schools and examination centres in parts of the country, with stakeholders calling for stronger security measures to protect students, teachers, and educational institutions.
As of the time of reporting, officials had not confirmed the exact number of those abducted, while anxious families continue to await updates on the rescue efforts.
