Gunmen Invade Kogi School During NECO Exam, Abduct Four Students, Principal, Exams Officer

Gunmen abducted four students, a principal, and an exam official from a school in Kogi State, Nigeria, during a NECO examination. Security forces have launched a rescue operation, successfully recovering one student so far.
Why it matters
The targeting of educational institutions by armed groups remains a significant security challenge in parts of Nigeria, impacting student safety and access to education.
The brazen attack reportedly occurred at about 5:25pm as candidates were writing their examination papers.
The article provides a factual report on a security incident based on police statements.
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