Just in: Gunmen kidnap teachers, students in Edo state

An unspecified number of teachers and students of the National Institute of Construction Technology, Uromi, Edo State, have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen.

It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the institute on Wednesday night and abducted the victims.

The development has heightened tension among residents in the locality.

As at the time of filing this report, parents of the kidnapped victims have reportedly stormed the school premises.

The newly appointed spokesman of the State Police Command, SP. Bello Kontongs has confirmed the abduction. He however did not give much details.