Drug Reaction: All 154 Batagarawa Students Recover

All 154 students affected by an adverse reaction to medication at Government Science Secondary School in Batagarawa, Katsina State, have recovered and been discharged from hospital, with no deaths recorded, police have confirmed.

The Katsina State Police Command said the students developed symptoms on October 26, 2026, after receiving Praziquantel tablets during a campaign to prevent and treat bilharzia, a parasitic disease. 

They were subsequently taken to designated health facilities for medical care.

According to the Command, the final 25 students who remained in hospital have completed treatment and been discharged. 

They have since reunited with their families and schoolmates, while all 154 affected students are reported to be in good health.

The Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage, thanked residents for their cooperation and calm during the incident, praising their response to the situation.

In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq, the Command urged the public not to spread unverified information, particularly reports claiming that students had died.

The police reiterated their commitment to protecting lives and property across Katsina State and advised residents to obtain information from credible sources and official channels.