According to police spokesperson Saliu Afusat, the incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. at Daarul Kitab School, where 26 people were taken, including 24 pupils and two wives of the school proprietor.

Security operatives were alerted immediately and responded to the scene for an initial assessment of the situation.

A joint team of police officers and other security personnel was quickly mobilised to begin coordinated rescue efforts.

Authorities confirmed that the operation has so far led to the safe recovery of 17 of the abducted pupils.

Efforts are still ongoing to rescue the remaining nine victims, which include seven pupils and the two wives of the school owner.

The State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, reportedly visited the location and ordered the deployment of tactical units to intensify the search.

The police assured residents that operations are continuing and urged the public to remain calm while providing useful information to support the rescue mission.

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The attack occurred late on April 26, 2026, when suspected gunmen stormed the premises, abducting 23 pupils and the wife of the proprietor. 

The development was disclosed in a Monday statement by the Kogi state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, who disclosed that 15 of the abducted pupils have been rescued following the swift intervention of security agencies.

He further disclosed that efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the remaining victims.

He identified the facility as Dahallukitab Group of Schools, noting that it was allegedly operating illegally in a remote, bushy area without registration or the knowledge of relevant authorities and security agencies.

According to the Commissioner, security operatives, led by the Nigeria Police Force and supported by other agencies, responded promptly, leading to the successful rescue of the 15 victims.

Fanwo commended the professionalism and gallantry of the security agencies, stating that their coordinated response helped to limit the scale of the incident.

While assuring that efforts are being intensified to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the perpetrators, the government raised concerns over the proliferation of unregistered institutions in isolated locations.

He warned that operating orphanages and schools in vulnerable areas without proper registration and notification to authorities poses significant security risks, particularly in the current security climate.

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