Tragedy struck as suspected terrorists have abducted 18 students of the Sokoto State College of Health Technology who were travelling to Oyo State, killing their bus driver in the process.
NEWSIE EVENTS gathered that the students were on an academic trip when their bus was intercepted by heavily armed men along the highway.
Eyewitness reports indicate that the gunmen opened fire, killing the driver on the spot before forcefully whisking the 18 students into the bush to an unknown destination.The incident has thrown the college community and families of the victims into panic and confusion.
As of the time of filing this report, the Sokoto State Police Command and the state government are yet to issue an official statement on the abduction.Security agencies have reportedly launched a manhunt and search-and-rescue operation to track the perpetrators and secure the safe release of the students.
Concerned parents and students are calling on the federal and state governments to intensify efforts to rescue the victims unhurt and improve security on highways across the country.
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