The students have been reportedly kidnapped on Saturday, whereas serving to their instructor, also referred to as a Mallam, harvest maize on his farm in Tungan-Bako village.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident on Monday, clarifying that 14 students have been kidnapped and never 50, as reported in some quarters.
He mentioned joint safety operatives had commenced rescue efforts to safe the discharge of the victims.
“However, joint safety rescue efforts are ongoing; additional developments shall be communicated,” he mentioned.
