Kogi govt confirms rescue of 15 kidnapped pupils from orphanage

Kogi State officials say 15 children kidnapped from an unregistered orphanage and school in Zariagi have been rescued, while authorities continue searching for the remaining victims still held captive. The incident underscores ongoing security risks for vulnerable children in the state and the need for tighter protection of educational facilities.

The Kogi State Government says 15 pupils abducted from an unregistered orphanage and school facility in Zariagi, in the state, have been rescued. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, on Monday in Lokoja. Fanwo said efforts are ongoing to free the remaining victims, including […] Kogi govt confirms rescue of 15 kidnapped pupils from orphanage