By Our Correspondent
Abuja
Reports circulated this morning, June 18, 2026, claiming that hundreds of secondary school students in Sabon-Gida Ora, Edo State were abducted by gunmen and taken to an unknown location.
The unverified accounts allege that armed bandits stormed a school in the community, causing students to flee classrooms in confusion. The reports describe the incident as throwing the entire area into panic.
As of press time, there has been no official confirmation from the Edo State Police Command, the State Ministry of Education, or the Nigeria Police Force on the alleged abduction.
Residents on social media expressed fear and called on government and security agencies to respond quickly, asking what measures are being taken to secure schools in the area.
Authorities are yet to issue a statement. Citizens are advised to rely on verified updates from security agencies and avoid spreading unconfirmed information while awaiting an official response.
