Students and staff members of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, who were kidnapped by bandits, have finally regained their freedom after seven months in captivity.
The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in the Gusau area in February of this year.
Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the release in a report, stating that “Abducted students of Federal University Gusau and staff regain freedom”.
Although the exact circumstances surrounding their release remain unclear, Zagazola’s sources indicated that security forces played a pivotal role in securing the victims’ freedom.
“After spending an extended period in captivity, it has been confirmed that all the abducted individuals have returned in good health,” Zagazola said.
The news brings relief to families and the academic community who have been waiting for the safe return of their loved ones.
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In September 2023, bandits reportedly kidnapped a significant number of students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State.
An indigene of Sabon Gida village, Abubakar Sani, told newsmen that the bandits, who were in large numbers, stormed the students’ off-campus residences in the village. He said the students abducted were mostly females.
The release of the abducted students and staff brings an end to the prolonged ordeal, and families can now reunite with their loved ones.
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