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JUST IN: Gunmen Kidnaps Two Students In Plateau

Rachael Olokungboye

PLATEAU – Two students of the International mission school kidnap by Gunmen in Plateau suspected Armed Gunmen have abducted 2 students of the Calvary International Ministry, Popularly known as CAPRO in the Barkin Ladi Local government area of Plateau State, North Central Nigeria. 

The School which is few kilometers from the Yakubu Gowan International Airport Haipang, was attacked on Wednesday night by the Armed Men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. 

According to an eye witness, Bayo Famonure, said the attackers stormed the school at midnight in an attempt to kidnap students who were already sleeping, but some of the students noticed  strange moves and quickly alerted the security agencies who responded swiftly forcing the attackers to flee with 2 students. 

He however added, that one out of the two abducted students later escaped during a gun dual between the security personnel and the abductors. 

CAPRO is an international interdenominational Missions Agency with over 700 missionaries from 26 countries and with operations in 35 countries in Subsaharan Africa, North Africa.
 
 
Although the school management is yet to issue an official statement, the State Police Command through its Spokesperson ASP Gabriel Ubah confirmed the development and said the investigation is ongoing.

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