Gunmen kill three in school attack in Nigeria's Kogi state
Gunmen riding motorcycles attacked a school in Iluke Bunu community in Nigeria's central Kogi state on Wednesday, killing three people including a school vice principal, a 70-year-old man, and a 6-year-old child. Joint security forces including police, military, and local vigilantes repelled the assault after a gun battle, killing one suspected attacker and forcing others to flee. The incident reflects ongoing security challenges in Nigeria where armed groups regularly target communities and schools, with concerns about student safety and authorities' ability to contain violence.
Gunmen riding on approximately 40 motorcycles attacked the Iluke Bunu community and secondary school in Kogi state on Wednesday, prompting a rapid response from police, military, and local vigilantes. Security personnel engaged the attackers in a gun battle, forcing them to retreat into nearby bush; one suspected attacker was killed during the exchange, and joint forces launched tracking operations for those who escaped. Police confirmed three civilian deaths: a school vice principal, a 70-year-old man, and a 6-year-old child, with one security operative injured. Authorities stated there was no conclusive evidence of mass abduction, though investigations were ongoing and a resident suggested some students may have been kidnapped. The attack underscores persistent security challenges in Nigeria, where armed groups continue to strike communities and schools, raising concerns about student safety and the government's capacity to contain widespread violence.
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