Armed men dressed in full military outfit on Tuesday abducted three teachers from Ohorhe Secondary School in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
The bandits were said to have stormed the school premises in an SUV and forcefully whisked aw three teachers.
It was gathered that the gunmen waited for over 15 minutes before carrying out their criminal act.
Sources in the school say that the school management took the gunmen as bonafide military personnel since they were so dressed.
A community source who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen threatened to shoot community youths who tried to apprehend them.
A source said: “The gunmen were dressed in military uniform. They were four in the Jeep including the driver. They were three for about 15 minutes before storming our staff room to kidnap three of our staff.
“They threatened to kill us if any of us shout. Teachers and students were afraid of being killed. They were armed with good guns”.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident, saying the command has launched efforts to rescue the victims.
Credit: Niger Delta Today