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A resident of Kankara who spoke under condition of anonymity told Daily Trust that there were reports that the attackers were sighted on their bikes late evening on Friday which put the people of the area on alert.
“They arrived Kankara some minutes pass 10pm on about 150 motorcycles and some of them went straight to the school while others blocked the road leading to the school from Kankara town apparently to prevent anyone going to render help.
“Those who blocked the road were earlier engaged by members of vigilante and within a short time, the police arrived with a reinforcement,” he said.
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He met with the school officials, some parents, traditional and religious leaders, as well as security officials.
The statement added that, the governor who could not control his emotions, pleaded with the people to be patient, show restraint and understanding.
He assured them that the government will do every necessary thing to ensure the release of all the abducted students.
He said, already, security officials, made up of the military, the police, and the Department of State Security, have swung into action and are on the trail of the abductors.
Governor Masari further assured that governments at the federal and state levels are doing their best to bring to an end to banditry and other criminal activities in the state.
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