kidnapped Nasarawa university students gain freedom from abductors
It was a moment of joy in Nasarawa State, northern Nigeria, as seven students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), who were abducted four days ago, gained freedom.
The abducted students were released on Sunday evening, thanks to the efforts of a joint team of military and other security officials.
Channels Television reports that Ibrahim Ogabo, President of the Student Representative Council, confirmed the development.
The students were abducted on Wednesday night from their off-campus housing in Gandu hamlet, prompting instant complaints from their classmates.
Gandu village is one of six communities that are close to the school premises.
It houses over 6,000 students, particularly those in the 300 to 500 levels.
Last month, at least 100 people were abducted by gunmen in the state.
Reports say armed men on motorcycles stormed villages in Zamfara state and kidnapped residents after the villages failed to pay a “tax” imposed on them by the armed men.
Kidnapping for ransom has become popular in north-western Nigeria.
Armed gangs, referred to locally as bandits, often go after villages, schools, and travelers, demanding millions of naira in ransom before they free their victims.
The new Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says his administration will work hard to end insecurity in the country.
