The students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Benue State who were kidnapped by bandits have regained their freedom.
The school authorities, on Monday, disclosed that an unspecified number of students were kidnapped while studying in a lecture theatre at the College of Engineering.
The school’s Director of Information, Protocol and Public Relations (IPPR), Mrs Rosemary Waku on Wednesday, announced that they have regained their freedom.
She said that two of the students were released on Tuesday, while others escaped from their abductors.
In her words, “The students of FUAM that were kidnapped have been released.
“The two students, Israel Farren Kwaghgee and Solomon Salifu came back to campus yesterday (27/4/21)”
Waku added that the released students were undergoing medical examination.
Spokesperson of the Benue Police Command, DSP Catherine Anene confirmed the development saying that the, “kidnapped students of the University of Agriculture have been released unhurt. Investigation into the cases continue.”
Anene added that no ransom was paid.
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Smiles@Michediamond· Their targets now is versities. First it was Green Field University to Federal University ofAgriculture Markurdi, Benue state now to COOA in Igbariam Anambra State. It’s really going round. How did we get here.
J.D@joeydozie· I wonder if these guys undergo any form of trauma counselling after release. Really sad.
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