Tension gripped residents of Oha Aguobowa in Eziagu Local Government Area of Enugu State on Tuesday afternoon following an attack by suspected bandits on a primary school, during which several pupils and teachers were reportedly abducted.
According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers invaded the school premises on June 9, 2026, causing chaos and forcing pupils, teachers and residents to flee for safety. The exact number of those kidnapped had not been confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Sources within the community said the incident triggered widespread panic across Oha Aguobowa and surrounding communities, with parents and guardians rushing to schools to evacuate their children amid fears of further attacks.
Videos circulating on social media showed distressed parents running toward school premises and hurriedly taking their children home as news of the attack spread. The atmosphere was described as one of confusion and fear, with many residents uncertain about the whereabouts of some of the victims.
An eyewitness who spoke on condition of anonymity said the armed men arrived unexpectedly and overwhelmed the area before carrying out the abduction.
“The attackers came into the community this afternoon and targeted the school. We saw people running in different directions. Some children and teachers were taken away, but nobody can say for now exactly how many were kidnapped,” the source said.
Residents further alleged that the attackers later moved toward Iwolo, another community within Eziagu Local Government Area. However, details of what transpired there remained unclear, as there was no immediate confirmation of any abduction or casualty in the area.
The reported attack has heightened concerns over the security situation in parts of Enugu State, particularly in rural communities where residents have repeatedly called for stronger security presence to protect schools and vulnerable populations.
Community leaders and residents have appealed to security agencies to launch an urgent rescue operation to secure the release of the abducted victims and restore confidence among residents.
As of the time of this report, authorities had yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, while efforts were ongoing to ascertain the exact number of pupils and teachers allegedly taken by the attackers.
The development has left many families in anguish as they await information about their loved ones, while schools and businesses in the affected area were reportedly thrown into uncertainty following the attack.
More details are expected to emerge as security agencies and local authorities assess the situation.
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