Armed bandits has reportedly kidnapped a group of students from the Federal University of Gusau in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The bandits reportedly stormed the university campus at night and kidnapped the students from their hostels.
The number of students kidnapped is still unclear, but estimates range from 10 to 50 students. The bandits have not yet made any demands, and the motive for the kidnapping is unknown.
The Nigerian government has condemned the kidnapping and has vowed to rescue the students safely. The government has also deployed security forces to the area to search for the bandits and rescue the students.
Nazeer Sabon-Gida, a resident of Sabon-Gida, said the gunmen broke into the neighborhood about 3 am and began firing randomly.
The kidnapping of the students is a reminder of the security challenges facing Nigeria. The country has been grappling with an insurgency in the northeast and banditry in the northwest. The government is under pressure to address these security challenges and protect its citizens.
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