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Abducted Students of Confluence University, Osara Rescued – Kogi Govt.

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Last updated: 2024/05/12 at 9:34 AM
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Abducted Students of Confluence University, Osara Rescued – Kogi Govt.

The unspecified number of students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara who were abducted by unknown gunmen on Thursday, May 9 while on campus preparing for their first semester exams schedule to start on Monday has been rescued by the security agents including gallant vigilant men.

According to a press statement signed by the Honorable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kingsley Fanwo on behalf of the state government and made available to newsmen in Lokoja, confirmed that the students were rescued hours after Governor Ododo visited the campus and promised to rescue the students unhurt.

He commended the gallantry efforts of all the security agents who went all out to rescue the students from their abductors, says the unknown gunmen were confronted with superior power that made them to abandon their victims.

As at the time of filing this report, Kogi State Police Command is yet to issue any statement on the new development as Police PRO has not responded to our correspondent calls.

Details of the press statement below:

KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE ABDUCTED CUSTECH STUDENTS

1. This is to inform the general public that some of the students abducted by gun men at the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara have been rescued safely by local hunters and other security agents, hours after the Executive Governor of the State, His Excellency Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo visited the institution to assure parents of his commitment to rescuing the students.

2. Local vigilante men and security agents engaged the kidnappers in a fierce shootout and the kidnappers succumbed to superior firepower and escaped with gun wounds, leaving the kidnapped students who also ran in different directions to avoid being caught up in the fire exchange.

3. Many of the students kidnapped and even other people in captivity have been rescued and taken to medical facilities for proper attention, while many others were also rescued in the early hours of today.

4. Security agents are currently combing the forests to ensure all the kidnapped students are found and brought home safely.

5. In the sporadic gun battle to rescue our dear students, a local hunter and a DSS operative sustained injuries and they are currently receiving medical attention.

6. We  commend our local hunters and all the conventional security agents for their bravery and gallantry. Of special commendation is the DSS for acting on credible intelligence to coordinate a fearless confrontation on the outlaws. The security agencies have once again demonstrated why Kogi State will remain an uncomfortable place for bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements.

7. The success recorded so far is a clear testament of the readiness of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to ensure adequate and uncompromising security for the people of Kogi State.

8. We urge residents to report anyone with gun wounds found in their communities to law enforcement agents.

Kingsley Femi Fanwo
Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications

12/05/2024

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