Gunmen abduct female students from hostels in Lagos
Xinhua, March 1, 2016 Adjust font size:
The police in Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub said on Tuesday that three female students were abducted by unknown gunmen from their hostels on Monday night in Ikorodu area of the state.
Dolapo Badmus, the state police spokesperson Dolapo Badmus, who confirmed the development to Xinhua, said detectives have swung into action to secure the release of the girls.
The gunmen stormed Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary school at about 8 p.m, local time and took three female students along with them.
The school, located at Agunfoye-Lugbusi village, is owned by the Anglican Communion, Lagos Diocese.
Abduction is common in Nigeria. Over 300 foreigners and ransom-able citizens have been seized in the Niger Delta since 2006. Almost all have been released unharmed after paying a ransom. Endit