154 students discharged after drug reaction in Katsina – Police

The Katsina State Police Command has announced that all 154 students affected by an adverse drug reaction at the Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, have been treated and discharged from hospital.

 The command also confirmed that no life was lost in the incident, which occurred on October 26, 2026, following the administration of Praziquantel tablets to students of the boarding school.

 In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, said all the affected students had recovered and were in good health.

 “For the avoidance of doubt, all one hundred and fifty-four (154) students who exhibited symptoms of adverse drug reaction following the administration of Praziquantel tablets and were subsequently evacuated to hospital facilities have now been fully discharged,” the statement read in parts.

 The command added that the remaining 25 students who had been receiving medical care in hospital had also been treated and discharged.

 “Notably, the remaining 25 students who were previously receiving medical care on admission have also been treated, discharged, and safely reunited with their families and schoolmates,” it added .

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 The police statement stressed that all the affected students were in good health and spirits following their treatment.

 Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage, expressed appreciation to members of the public for their cooperation and calmness throughout the incident.

 He urged residents to disregard unverified reports and misinformation concerning the incident.

 “He urges citizens to continue to disregard unverified rumours and fake news, reassuring the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across Katsina State,” the statement added.

 The police had earlier issued a statement assuring the public that the situation at the boarding school was under control and that no death had been recorded.

 Our correspondent reports that the latest update confirms the discharge of all the affected students, bringing relief to their families and the school community.