Police Rescue 2 of 6 abducted pupils in Nasarawa

By Iyojo Ameh

Police in Nasarawa State have rescued two out of the six pupils abducted from Local Education Authority Primary School, Alwaza in Doma Local Government Area of the state.

The six pupils were kidnapped on Friday morning by gunmen riding on motorcycles.

DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the rescue of two of the victims in a statement he issued on Saturday in Lafia.

According to him, efforts are ongoing by police search teams, in collaboration with other security agencies, to rescue the four other pupils unhurt.

He expressed gratitude to the public for the support given in the rescue operation so far and assured that the assailants would be brought to book.

DSP Nansel appealed to members of the public to assist with information that could expedite the rescue of the four pupils still in captivity.