Abducted Benue varsity students regain freedom after 5 days in captivity

The three kidnapped students of Joseph Sarwuam Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM) in Benue State have regained their freedom.

The three female students were abducted by unknown gunmen on the institution’s campus on February 26.

The spokesman for the state police command, Sewuese Anene, confirmed the news in a statement on Thursday in Makurdi.

He said the students were released at about 9:00 p.m. on March 3 and are currently receiving medical attention at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi.

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Anene said: “On 26th February at about 10:00 p.m., information was received from J. S. Tarka University, Makurdi, that three students were kidnapped within the school premises by unknown persons.

“Swiftly, a team of police officers were deployed to the scene for investigation.

“During investigation, it was gathered that three female students were held hostage by their kidnappers.

“On March 3, following continuous trail of the kidnappers, the victims were released at about 9:34 p.m. and are currently receiving medical attention at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi.”

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