Suspected bandits have murdered the principal of Government Secondary School, Kuriga, Idris Abu Sufyan, and abducted his wife and their son to an unknown location.
The incident occurred when bandits attacked Kuriga village along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway in Kaduna on Thursday night.
Sabiu Gayam, a friend of the late principal, announced his demise on Facebook.
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Gayam described Sufyan as a hardworking person who was dedicated to giving students a good upbringing.
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He also sent his condolences to the family and people of Kuriga, praying that Allah would have mercy on him.
Meanwhile, the state Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mansir Hassan has confirmed the incidents.
Hassan stated that security operatives were on top of the situation.