3 Abducted Varsity Students Killed in Kaduna

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Friday, April 23rd, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Three students of the abducted Greenfield University, Kasarami in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been killed by bandits.

The Greenfield University, a privately-owned institution, is located along the Kaduna-Abuja Highway.

African Examiner had earlier reported that some unspecified numbers of students and a staff of the university were abducted by gunmen on Tuesday night.

The bandits later contacted the parents and demanded N800 Million ransom for the release of the students.

The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the incident, stated that the remains of the students were found close to the university on Friday.

Aruwan said, “In an act of mindless evil and sheer wickedness, the armed bandits who kidnapped students of Greenfield University have shot dead three of the abducted students.

“The bandits on Tuesday night kidnapped an unspecified number of students at the institution located at Kasarami Village off Kaduna-Abuja Road in Chikun LGA.

“The remains of three students were found today (Friday) in Kwanan Bature Village, a location close to the university, and have been evacuated to a mortuary by the Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, and Force Commander, Operation Thunder Strike, Lt. Col. MH Abdullahi.

“Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the killing of the students as sheer wickedness, inhumanity and an outright desecration of human lives by vile entities.

“He went on to say that the bandits represent the worst of mankind and must be fought at all cost for the violent wickedness they represent.

“The Governor further said evil would not triumph over God-given humanity. He appealed to citizens to come together against the forces of darkness challenging national security and the very existence of the Nigerian State.

“The Governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna State sent deep condolences and empathy to the students’ families and the university community, as he prayed for the repose of their souls.

“The Government will keep citizens informed of further developments.”