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JUST IN: Gunmen Abduct Students Writing NECO Exam In Borno

JUST IN: Gunmen Abduct Students Writing NECO Exam In Borno
  • PublishedJune 29, 2026

Gunmen have abducted an unspecified number of students from Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

The attackers stormed the school on Monday morning while candidates were writing the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO).

A teacher was reportedly killed during the attack, while another sustained injuries.

The spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident, saying some of the students are still unaccounted for.

Details later…