Armed bandits have kidnapped 15 students and 4 staff members at the College of Agriculture and Animal Science in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

According to the Zamfara State Police Command, the gunmen killed a police inspector and two other persons in the institution.

In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu confirmed that the bandits abducted 15 students and four staff of the college during the attack.

Shehu said the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Ayuba Elkana, accompanied by strategic and tactical commanders visited Zamfara College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Bakura, following the attack.

He said “The bandits who came in large number at about midnight with the intent to abduct a large number of students and staff were heavily confronted by the Tactical Police Operatives.

“Unfortunately, a police inspector and two other civilian guards lost their lives while 15 students and four staff were abducted by the bandits.

“The police operatives while on extensive bush combing at the surrounding areas rescued three staff who will be debriefed and medically examine before being reunited with their families”.

Recall that the College of Agriculture and Animal Science was attacked by bandits in July this year, leading to the abduction of the Provost, Mr Habibu Mainasara. His brother, Nasiru Mainasara, said the bandits demanded N5 million to aid his release. He regained freedom from his captives three days later, after negotiations between his family and the bandits.

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