Relief has returned to Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, in Katsina State, as all 154 students affected by a drug reaction have recovered and been discharged from hospital, with no deaths recorded.
The Katsina State Police Command confirmed that the students had received medical attention following the incident on October 26, 2026, after taking Praziquantel tablets during a Bilharzia treatment and prevention exercise.
The students were subsequently evacuated to designated health facilities for treatment.
The police said the remaining 25 students who had been receiving inpatient care had also been treated and discharged. They have since been reunited with their families and schoolmates, with all affected students reportedly in good health and spirits.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, commended 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 the public to disregard unverified information and fake news, particularly reports falsely claiming that some students had died.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across Katsina State, advising residents to rely on credible and official sources for information.
