The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed that all 154 students affected by an adverse drug reaction at Government Science Secondary School (Boarding), Batagarawa, have recovered and been discharged from hospital, with no fatalities recorded.
The students developed symptoms after taking Praziquantel tablets during a Bilharzia treatment and prevention exercise on October 26, 2026. They were subsequently evacuated to designated health facilities for urgent medical attention.
According to the police, the remaining 25 students who had been receiving inpatient treatment have also been successfully treated and discharged. They have since been reunited with their families and schoolmates.
The Command added that all the affected students were in good health and high spirits.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, expressed appreciation to residents for their cooperation, patience and calm throughout the incident, describing their response as commendable.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, the Command urged members of the public to disregard unverified rumours and fake news, particularly false reports claiming that students had died.
The police reaffirmed their commitment to protecting lives and property across Katsina State and urged residents to rely only on credible and official sources of information.