There was panic on Thursday in Aragba-Orogun community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, as pupils, students and members of staff deserted primary and secondary schools following fears of an attempted kidnapping by suspected bandits.
Sources in the community said the scare erupted after strange men, suspected to be kidnappers, reportedly invaded a primary school and allegedly attempted to abduct a pupil. The attempt, however, was said to have been unsuccessful.
A security source at the Orogun Police Division confirmed the incident, disclosing that the command immediately deployed its surveillance team to the affected school upon receiving the distress report.
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According to the source, police operatives, supported by local vigilante members, launched a search operation into the surrounding forest in a bid to track down any fleeing suspects.
As of the time of filing this report, the operation was still ongoing, while details surrounding the incident remained sketchy. The development has thrown the community into fear, forcing many parents to withdraw their children from school over concerns about their safety.
Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.
