The students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State who were kidnapped on Saturday, April 24, 2021 have been released.
This was disclosed in a statement by the director, information, protocol and public relations of the university, Mrs. Rosemary Waku.
She said the students identified as Israel Farren Kwaghgee and Solomon Salihu were returned to the campus on Tuesday.
She, however, did not say if a ransom was paid before the students were released.
Recall that university had the kidnappers contacted one of the parents of the students and demanded N20 million ransom.
Also confirming the release of the students, the spokesperson for the state police command, Ms. Catherine Anene, said the students have been released.
Recall that Anene had on Monday disclosed that three students were abducted but failed to give the number of students released by the abductors.
“Kidnapped students of the University of Agriculture have been released unhurt. Investigation into the case continues please,” she said in a statement.
