Armed gunmen have reportedly attacked a secondary school in Kogi State while students were sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination, abducting the school principal along with an unspecified number of students.

According to reports, the assailants stormed the school during the examination, causing panic among students, teachers, and other staff before whisking away their victims to an unknown destination.

Security agencies have reportedly launched efforts to track down the kidnappers and secure the safe release of those abducted. Authorities are yet to confirm the exact number of students taken, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.

The attack has renewed concerns over the safety of schools and the growing insecurity affecting educational institutions across parts of Nigeria.

More details to follow as the story develops…