The Niger State Police Command has cast doubt on recent reports claiming that 50 abducted students from a Catholic school managed to escape from their captors.
Conflicting Accounts Emerge
According to police authorities, they cannot independently verify the escape announcement made by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The Christian organization had previously declared that approximately 50 students successfully fled from the kidnappers who had taken them from their educational institution.
The Police Commissioner revealed that he has attempted to contact CAN officials for clarification regarding the circumstances of the supposed escape. However, these efforts have reportedly yielded insufficient information about how the children managed to free themselves from captivity.
Confirmed Safe Students
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the only students confirmed to be safe are those who escaped during the initial night of the attack. This clarification comes amid growing confusion and concern from parents and community members seeking accurate information about the children's welfare.
The police statement highlights the ongoing challenges in obtaining reliable information about kidnapping incidents in the region. Security forces continue their investigation while families await definitive news about their children's safety and whereabouts.
