Police Confirms Students Abduction of Federal Poly Kaura

By Babangida Abdullahi Gusau

The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed the abduction of seven Students of Federal polytechnics Kaura Namoda.

In a statement by the police spokesperson DSP Yazid Abubakar assures the public that the command remains steadfast in its efforts to secure the safe rescue of the kidnapped students.

DSP Yazid said, the students were abducted at their residence located up campus in the low-cost area.

“On 3rd June 2026, at about 0400hrs, information was received from a reliable source that unknown armed bandits stormed and attacked rented student accommodations located on the outskirts of the Low-Cost Area in Kaura Namoda LGA. DSP Yazid said.

The Police spokesperson further said, during the attack, the assailants abducted seven (7) students and took them to an unknown destination.

“Upon receiving a distress call, Joint Police Tactical Teams and Military personnel attached to Operation Fansan Yamma, based in Kaura Namoda, were immediately mobilized to the scene. However, the hoodlums fled before the arrival of the security operatives. One of the abducted students managed to escape and has since been reunited with the authorities. DSP Yazid said.

According to him, security forces have intensified search-and-rescue operations, and all hands are on deck to ensure the safe release of the remaining abducted victims.

“Efforts are also ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of this criminal act. The statement read.

Yazid also said, the Command urges members of the public to remain calm and continue to support security agencies with credible and timely information that may assist ongoing operations.

“Further updates will be communicated as developments unfold. DSP Yazid said.