UPDATE: KIDNAPPED ZAMFARA VARSITY STUDENTS, STAFF RELEASED AFTER SEVEN MONTHS
Students and faculty members of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State who were kidnapped by bandits have been released after seven months.
Zagazola Makama, a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, confirmed the release in a report published by X on Monday.
The victims were allegedly kidnapped during an incident in the Gusau area in February of this year.
However, Zagazola did not elaborate on the circumstances surrounding their release or whether a ransom was paid.
He noted that security forces were alleged to have played an important part in the rescue.
“Abducted students of Federal University Gusau and staff regain freedom.
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“It was gathered that the students and staff were kidnapped during an attack by bandits in the Gusau area in February of this year,” Zagazola said.
Zagazola added, “After spending an extended period in captivity, it has been confirmed that all the abducted individuals have returned in good health.”
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