Dutsin-Ma town in Katsina State was thrown into chaos on Tuesday night as armed bandits invaded the Bayan Gidan Radio area, kidnapping two students from the Federal University Dutsin-Ma.
The incident, which occurred late at night, left residents in a state of fear and uncertainty.
Security expert Bakatsine confirmed the attack in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday.
He reported that the gunmen arrived heavily armed, spreading panic before seizing the students and disappearing into the night.
The abduction has further raised concerns about the rising insecurity in the state, where similar incidents have been on the rise.
Local residents expressed deep frustration over the recurring attacks, calling for urgent government intervention to protect students and communities from these criminals.
Katsina State has been one of the worst hit by bandit activities in recent years, with educational institutions and rural communities frequently targeted.
Efforts to get an official statement from the Katsina State Police Command regarding the incident proved unsuccessful as of the time of this report.
Meanwhile, families of the abducted students and members of the community anxiously await updates on their fate while urging authorities to intensify security operations.