The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially denied claims that the Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Kogi State, where five people were abducted, is a 'miracle centre'.In a statement, Ag.

Director, Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, stated that the school, owned by the Kogi State Government, has been conducting NECO exams since 2000 and is not a miracle centre.The abduction incident, which occurred on Tuesday, led to the rescue of four victims by security agencies.NECO commended the Kogi State Government and security forces for their efforts.The school's principal, Elder Daniel Iyamaa, is a Grade Level 17 officer, while the kidnapped supervisor, Mr.Solomon Audu, is a Grade Level 12 officer.Records show the abducted candidates are registered students, not external candidates.NECO also highlighted its measures to combat exam malpractice, which have reduced incidents over the past five years.The Council urged stakeholders to verify information before making public statements to avoid reputational damage.