Police have confirmed that 73 students were abducted Wednesday afternoon at Government Day Secondary School in Kaya in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Police spokesperson in Zamfara, Muhammad Shehu, confirmed Wednesday incident through a statement.

Already, Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has ordered the immediate closure of primary and secondary schools following the abduction.

Abdulahi Hassan has the details.