Attack on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa
The Borno State Police Command has swiftly deployed security personnel to Lassa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area following a brazen attack by suspected terrorists that resulted in the abduction of students who were sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination. The incident occurred on Monday morning, June 29, when attackers stormed Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, shooting sporadically and taking away an unspecified number of students along with some food vendors within the school premises.
Police Confirmation and Response
Police spokesperson in Borno State, Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident, stating that security forces engaged the attackers and prevented further abductions. “Around 9 a.m. in the morning, ISWAP attacked Lassa Day Secondary School. They shot sporadically. An unspecified number of students have been abducted. Security forces confronted them. For now, we have an unspecified number of students who were abducted. The CP deployed the Area Commander in Askira/Uba. They are currently combing the bush,” Daso said.
Eyewitness Accounts
A resident of the community and media aide to Adamawa State Governor, Solomon Kwamagar, reported that the attackers entered the area on motorcycles before moving to the school. “Today is Lassa market day. I was informed that they came through the market on motorcycles and went to Government Day Secondary School, Lassa. They shot and killed one teacher and took away all the students who were in their classrooms,” he said. Kwamagar added that efforts were ongoing to confirm the number of victims affected by the attack.
A youth leader in Borno South, Samaila Kaigama, also alleged that the attackers wore military and forest guard uniforms during the operation. “They killed one teacher from Chibok. They shot another, but not dead yet. They also kidnapped some students and women selling on the school premises. The numbers are not yet out,” he said.
Ongoing Search and Rescue Operations
Security authorities have continued search operations in the area as efforts intensify to rescue the abducted students and restore calm. The Borno State Police Command has deployed additional personnel to support the search and ensure the safety of the community.
Previous Success Against ISWAP
Previously, the Nigerian military announced another major success in its counter-insurgency efforts in the North-East, following the surrender of senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders and dozens of fighters to troops. The development was disclosed by the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), which said the surrender followed sustained military operations and intelligence-driven actions against terrorist groups.
