By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

One student confirmed dead, one injured, and several kidnapped as armed bandits attack Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna State, Thursday night.

Samuel Aruwan Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, confirmed in a security update on Friday.

He said the Kaduna State Government has been briefed by security agencies of an attack by armed bandits at the main campus of the Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, late on Thursday night.

“According to the briefing, the bandits invaded the staff quarters of the campus, shooting sporadically. In the process, two students were hit and sustained gunshot injuries. They were identified as:

- Ahmad Muhammad

- Haruna Isyaku Duniya

“They were rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Sadly, Ahmad Muhammad succumbed to his wounds and died early this morning. Haruna Isyaku Duniya is still receiving treatment.

“Two lecturers and about eight students were abducted from the institution during the attack.

“Governor Nasir El-Rufai received the briefing with sadness and prayed for the repose of the soul of the student killed, while sending condolences to his family. He wished the injured student a speedy recovery.

“As at the time of this update, senior government officials and security agencies are conducting security assessments and interfacing with the management and students of the institution.

“The public will be updated on further developments.”

Engineer Aliyu Kofa, Chairman Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP), Nuhu Bammalli Polytechnic, Zaria chapter, when contacted on phone said: “Two lecturers were kidnapped on Thursday night from the polytechnic staff quarters. One student was killed and about 10 students were also kidnapped. The bandits have released the abducted families of the staff and they have since returned home.”