The Kogi State Government has confirmed the safe rescue of all victims abducted from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Lokoja.
The confirmation came in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lokoja by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that gunmen attacked the orphanage on April 26 and abducted 23 pupils, including the proprietor’s wife.
The government had earlier confirmed the rescue of 15 victims on April 27 following intensified security operations across the state.
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the safe rescue of all victims abducted from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Lokoja.
The confirmation came in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lokoja by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that gunmen attacked the orphanage on April 26 and abducted 23 pupils, including the proprietor’s wife.
The government had earlier confirmed the rescue of 15 victims on April 27 following intensified security operations across the state.
