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Suspected Bandits Invade Abuja School Again, Abduct Vice Principal
Suspected bandits on Wednesday stormed the Junior Secondary School (JSS) Yebu in Kwali Area Council of Abuja.
The Vice Principal, Mohammed Nuhu was kidnapped after the assailants invaded the staff quarters.
They fired gunshots into the air, tied the security guard near the gate and ordered everyone to comply.
While some surrounded the school, others jumped over the fence and broke into the VP’s apartment.
Stephen Knabayi, Nigeria Union Teachers (NUT) Chairman in the nation’s capital has confirmed the incident.
The Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commenced an investigation.
The incident occurred 24 hours after gunmen attacked the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) quarters.
Professor Obansa and his son, Professor Oboscolo, his son, daughters, Sambo Mohammed and Dr Tobins were abducted.
Last Friday, the Chief Imam of Yangoji Central Mosque, Abubakar Abdullahi Gbedako and two sons were taken.
The cleric, the Vice Principal of Junior Secondary School, Kwaita and his children remain in captivity.
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