Abducted Benue Varsity Students Regain Freedom

Benue State police command, on Wednesday, confirmed the  release of the two students of the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi identified as; Salifu Solomon Idoma, student in the department of engineering, Bala Abdul Okema, a student of the school of post graduate studies  who were earlier kidnapped by  unknown persons.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Catherine Anene, who confirmed their  release  in a statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi, said  the students were  released unhurt. She however said investigation into the incident continues, but no ransom was paid to secure their release.

The two Students regained their freedom after spending five days in custody of their abductors. They were abducted on Saturday 24th April,2021 while they were studying at a lecture theater in the school.

Meanwhile, Head, Information, Protocol and Public Relations of the University Mrs. Rosemary Waku confirmed the development  in a telephone conversation with newsmen. She gave the names of the students as Israel Farren Kwaghgee and Solomon Salihu, who were released yesterday.

Waku however, declined to say if ransom was paid before they were released, amidst reports that the abductors had demanded a whooping 20 million naira. “Yes the student have been released and they are undergoing medical treatment”, Mrs. Waku said.