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Gunmen storm a Nigerian school and kidnap students during exams, police ... Police say gunmen have attacked and kidnapped students taking secondary school exams in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state ABUJA, Nigeria --Gunmen attacked and kidnapped students taking secondary school examinations in conflict-battered Borno state in northeasternNigeria, police said Monday. The attack happened Monday morning at the Lassa Day Secondary School in the Askira-Uba area of Borno. Police spokesman Nahum Daso told The Associated Press that hours after the attack 10 people were rescued. Secondary students are typically between 15 and 18 years old. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but an insurgency in the region has killed thousands and displaced millions. “For now, we don’t have the number of how many students were abducted. We have about 10 victims who have been rescued,” Daso said, without mentioning casualties. Rights group Amnesty International Nigeria said two teachers and a student were killed in the attack. “Schools should be places of safety, and no child should have to choose between their education and their life,” the rights group said in a statement pos…

Terrorists invade Borno school, kidnap students - Vanguard News June 29, 2026 Stock image By Ayobami Okerinde Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Monday attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, abducting an unspecified number of students writing the National Examinations Council (NECO). The attackers reportedly invaded the school at about 9 a.m., firing sporadically into the air and causing panic among students, teachers and residents before whisking away an unknown number of candidates into the bush. A teacher was reportedly killed during the attack, while another sustained injuries. Confirming the incident toVanguard, the spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, said some students remain unaccounted for. “At about 9 a.m., an unspecified number of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists attacked a secondary school and shot sporadically into the air. During the attack, an unspecified number of students were abducted, while some are still missing,” Daso said. He added that the command could not immediately confirm reports of fatalities amo…

Suspected Terrorists Kill One, Burn School Blocks in Failed Attack on ... Suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram insurgents have killed one person and set ablaze two classroom blocks during an attack on Kautikari community near Chibok in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident, describing it as an attempted attack that was successfully repelled by the Joint Task Force stationed in the area. According to him, the attackers stormed the community on Saturday evening but were engaged by security operatives, preventing a larger-scale assault. “Yes, I can confirm to you that there was an attempted attack on Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State by suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram insurgents on Saturday evening,” he said. He added that, based on information from the Divisional Police Officer in Chibok, the attackers killed a 50-year-old man and burned two classroom blocks before being forced to retreat by security forces. The latest attack adds to growing concerns over renewed insurgent activities in remote communities across Borno State, particularly as the farming season begins and …

Nigeria: Borno School Attack - Councillor Says 35 Students Still ... The attack occurred as students were preparing to sit the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations At least 35 students are still missing after gunmen attacked a secondary school in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area ofBorno State, on Monday, despite ongoing rescue operations by security forces, the councillor representing Lassa Ward, Jagila Jabila, has told PREMIUM TIMES. The attack occurred as students were preparing to sit the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations, triggering panic in the community and a search-and-rescue operation involving troops of Operation HADIN KAI, local vigilantes and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). Speaking to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, Ms Jabila dismissed social media reports claiming that all abducted students had been rescued. Keep up with the latest headlines onWhatsApp|LinkedIn "It is not true," she said. "We only rescued seven students and one teacher. Now, we are together with their parents. We are compiling the list of the missing students. So far, we have 35 names that are missing." She said the figure was based on names b…

Zulum speaks on insecurity as terrorists strike Chibok community again ... Zulum speaks on insecurity as terrorists strike Chibok community again By Marshall Bassey • Jun 14, 2026 • 3 min read Fresh fears have gripped residents of Kautikari community in Borno State after suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents launched another attack on the area, setting educational facilities ablaze and forcing villagers to flee for safety. The latest incident adds to a growing list of attacks on the Chibok Local Government Area community, which has repeatedly found itself in the crosshairs of terrorist groups over the years. Terrorists Target Schools In Night Raid According to security sources, the attackers stormed Kautikari village at about 7 p.m. on Saturday and proceeded to set fire to both the community’s primary school and day secondary school. Although no deaths or injuries were recorded during the attack, residents reportedly abandoned their homes and sought refuge in nearby bushes as panic spread across the community. A security source confirmed that while casualties were avoided, the assault triggered another wave of displacement among villagers. “No casualty has been reported so far, bu…

Terrorists Invade Borno School, Kill One, Burn Classrooms in Chibok Terrorists Invade Borno School, Kill One, Burn Classrooms in Chibok Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps By Ibrahim Adebiyi June 14, 2026 Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday evening attacked Kautikari Village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one person and setting part of the Government Day Secondary School ablaze. The attack, which occurred at about 6:45 p.m., targeted the junior secondary section of the school, where a block containing five classrooms and a staff office was destroyed by fire. Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Education Secretary of Chibok Local Government Area, Malah Kyari, said the insurgents invaded the community, killed a resident and razed the school facilities. "I can confirm that the insurgents attacked the Kautikari community yesterday, killed one person, and set ablaze one block containing five classrooms and an office at Kautikari JSS," Kyari said. The Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, also confirmed the attack, stating that joint security forces successfully repelled the assailants and prevented fur…

JUST-IN: Boko Haram Terrorists Abduct NECO Candidates In Borno School ... Suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, on Monday, attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba local government area of Borno State, abducting an unspecified number of students who were sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO) Examinations. The insurgents reportedly stormed the school at about 9 a.m., firing sporadically into the air and causing panic among students and staff before taking an unknown number of candidates into the bush. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, said several students remained unaccounted for following the assault. “At about 9 a.m., an unspecified number of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists attacked a secondary school and shot sporadically into the air. During the attack, an unspecified number of students were abducted, while some are still missing,” ASP Daso said. The police spokesperson, however, said the command could not immediately verify reports that a teacher was killed during the attack. He, however, said security agencies had launched a coordinate…

Nigeria: One Killed As Insurgents Attack Chibok Again, Burn School Block [Premium Times] Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents attacked the Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday evening.

Boko Haram Storms Borno Community, Abducts Candidates ... The attack occurred on a busy market day, throwing the community into chaos as heavily armed insurgents, said to be dressed in military camouflage and riding motorcycles, reportedly swept through the town unchallenged. Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday stormed Lassa town in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, abducting students sitting the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations and several teachers, and killing at least one teacher. The attack occurred on a busy market day, throwing the community into chaos as heavily armed insurgents, said to be dressed in military camouflage and riding motorcycles, reportedly swept through the town unchallenged. Eyewitnesses told saharareporters that the terrorists targeted the community while students were sitting their NECO examinations, whisking away an unspecified number of candidates and teachers to an unknown destination. Sources said at least one teacher was shot dead during the assault, although the exact casualty figure remains unclear as residents continue to search for missing persons. The incident has sparked outrage among residents…

Black Monday as terrorists storm Borno school, abduct students writing ... Metro Published By Michael Adesina Date 29th June, 2026 Share: Gunmen Quick Read The attackers reportedly stormed Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, around 9am, shooting sporadically before taking away some students. By Tolulope Oke Panic gripped Lassa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday after suspected terrorists invaded a secondary school and abducted an unspecified number of students writing the National Examinations Council, NECO, examination. The attackers reportedly stormed Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, around 9am, shooting sporadically before taking away some students. Women selling food items within the school premises were also reportedly abducted during the attack. The Borno State Police Command confirmed the incident, saying security operatives had been deployed to the area. The command’s spokesperson, Nahum Daso, said security forces engaged the attackers and prevented what could have been a larger abduction. “Around 9am in the morning, ISWAP attacked Lassa Day Secondary School. They shot sporadically. An unspecified number of students have been …

Again, Boko Haram Attack Chibok Community Again, Boko Haram Attack Chibok Community by Prosper — April 30, 2026 0 Suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Thursday evening invaded Kautikari village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, throwing residents into panic. The attack reportedly began in the evening, forcing many residents to flee into nearby bushes as the insurgents shot sporadically and set residential buildings ablaze. Kautikari, a Christian-dominated community, had only recently begun to recover from a previous attack that left several residents dead and displaced many families. According to Vanguard, some fleeing residents said the attackers stormed the village suddenly, leaving people with little time to gather their belongings before running for safety. Residents who spoke to journalists revealed that the insurgents opened fire repeatedly while moving through parts of the community and setting houses on fire. A security source from Kautikari, who is based in Maiduguri but was not authorised to speak to the press, confirmed the attack. He said he received a distress call from the village at about 6:50 p.m. on Thursd…