Four Kidnapped FULafia Students Regain Freedom

Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Monday, January 17th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The four kidnapped students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) by gunmen on Thursday last week have regained their freedom.

The four students, who were kidnapped outside the university premises, were released at the late hours of Saturday, January 15.

This was disclosed through a statement made available to our correspondent yesterday in Lafia by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, Abubakar Ibrahim.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Shehu Abdul Rahman expressed gratitude to Nasarawa State Government and the general public for their contributions, prayers and support to the university during the trying moment.

The V-C specifically appreciated the security agencies for their timely intervention that led to the quick and safe return of the students.

He said the abducted students have undergone medical checks and they were found to be in good condition to immediately resume their studies.

Prof. Abdul Rahman called on the students to remain calm and go about their normal activities on the campuses of the university.

The don assured parents, students and the public of his administration commitment to make lives and property safe in and around the campuses of the university.