The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed that all 154 students who were hospitalised after taking medication at Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, have recovered and been discharged.
The incident occurred on October 26, 2026, during a medical exercise aimed at treating and preventing Bilharzia, a parasitic disease.
The students reportedly developed adverse reactions after taking Praziquantel tablets, leading to their evacuation to designated health facilities for urgent medical attention.
In an update on Thursday, the police said the remaining 25 students who were receiving treatment in hospital had also recovered and been discharged.
The Command confirmed that all 154 affected students were now in good health and had reunited with their families and schoolmates.
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It added that no death was recorded during the incident, urging residents to disregard unverified reports claiming that some students had died after taking the medication.
The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, Ali Umar Fage, commended residents for their cooperation, patience and calm throughout the incident.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq, the Command warned against spreading false information capable of causing unnecessary panic among parents, students and the general public.
The police urged residents to obtain information from credible and official sources, reaffirming their commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
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