Kogi School Abduction: Examination centre was a ‘Miracle Centre’ — Police

The Kogi State Police Command launched a massive rescue operation after four persons were abducted by suspected kidnappers at an abandoned Government Secondary School in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area, while 10 candidates were sitting for the NECO examination. The victims include the school principal Elder Daniel Iyanaa, NECO official Solomon Audu, and two female candidates, Dorcas Sunday and another Dorcas. Police Commissioner Naziru Bello Kankarofi deployed tactical teams and visited the scene with the army and security adviser. Preliminary investigations revealed that the school had been shut down by the government due to security concerns but was illegally used as a 'special examination centre' — described as a 'miracle centre' — and that exam malpractice allegations are being probed.