Panic and heartbreak have gripped residents as armed bandits reportedly broke into an orphanage in Kogi State, abducting several pupils in a brazen overnight attack.
Sources say the attackers stormed the facility under the cover of darkness, overpowering local security and whisking the children away to an unknown destination, leaving behind chaos and traumatised staff.
Witnesses described scenes of confusion as the gunmen moved swiftly through the premises, forcing their way in before escaping with the victims.
Security agencies have reportedly launched a manhunt, combing surrounding areas in a desperate bid to track down the kidnappers and rescue the abducted children.
The shocking incident has sparked outrage and renewed fears over the safety of vulnerable institutions, with residents calling for urgent government action to secure schools and orphanages across the state.
As families and caregivers anxiously await news, the latest attack adds to growing concerns about insecurity and the increasing targeting of soft civilian locations.
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