Gunmen suspected to be militants have attacked Igbo-Nla Model College, Epe and kidnapped six children. This is the second time since October last year that kidnappers have invaded the school.

In the earlier incident, gunmen cladding in military camouflages entered the school premises from a hole at the back gate and whisked away pupils and teachers.

Although details of the latest kidnap are still sketchy, it was gathered that security forces have been deployed to comb surrounding bushes for the children. a source further told drum newsonline that there has not been any contact yet. Law enforcement agencies have been duly contacted and were said to be on top of the situation.

Details later

Initial report from The Nation