Nigeria, April 27 -- Terrorists have invaded Daarul Kitab, an Islamic school and orphanage, kidnapping 24 pupils and two relatives of the school's proprietor.

The terrorists stormed the school, located along NNPC Road, Kabba Junction in Zariagi, a suburb of Lokoja, around 11:45 p.m. on 26 April, according to a statement by the police spokesperson in Kogi, Saliu Afusat.

She said the attackers invaded the premises and abducted 26 persons, including 24 pupils and two wives of the proprietor, Mohammed Tajudeen.

According to her, a joint security team comprising the police, military, and other agencies was immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported.

She said the team rescued 17 pupils.

"Through these efforts, 17 of t...