Seven students injured as armed robbers attack school in Ebonyi

Seven students of Ebonyi State College of Health Science and Technology, Ngbo, in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state, were injured during a robbery attack by suspected g#nmen at the school hostelon Tuesday, June 9.

According to reports, the armed men broke into the students’ hostel and robbed them of their belongings. The school hostels have no fence or security post, making them porous for criminals to invade.

Confirming the attack, the spokesperson of the Ebonyi Police Command, Joshua Ukandu, said efforts are being made to track down the perpetrators and recover stolen items.

Meanwhile, the injured students are receiving medical treatment at an undisclosed hospital.