Gunmen invade Kogi school during NECO exam, abduct principal, students - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: Olanrewaju RasheedatPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Gunmen invade Kogi school during NECO exam, abduct principal, students - Daily Post Nigeria

On Tuesday, gunmen invaded Government Secondary School in Olowa, Kogi State, abducting the principal, four students and a NECO ad hoc staff during the ongoing examination. The attack occurred at about 5:25 pm, according to a report by Zagazola Makama. Security forces launched a search-and-rescue operation, and one student has been rescued. Investigations are ongoing to locate the kidnappers.

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