Armed Bandits today, June 10, stormed the premises of Government College at Iluke Bunu, in Kogi West Senatorial District, killing a Vice Principal and two others.
They attempted mass kidnapping of the students sitting for their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC).
Information reaching us at Greenbarge Reporters online newspaper confirmed that the Vice Principal of Government Secondary School, Aharha-Bunu, Mr. Gani Anifowose and two others were killed instantly.
Sources said that troops of the Nigerian Army stationed at Suku-Kiri Bunu, a nearby community, swiftly responded to the distress call and arrived in Iluke Bunu, where they foiled what could have been a mass kidnapping of the students and staff.
It was gathered that one of the bandits was gunned down by the soldiers during the gun battle, while the remaining ones fled the scene.
Reports have it that some residents are still unaccounted for long after the bandits had fled the scene, raising concerns that they might have been taken away by the bandits.
More details are being expected as security agencies continue with their investigations into the incident.
Residents have continued to express concerns over the growing insecurity in the area in recent time.
