Students of the Faculty of Engineering, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Gudi campus, who were recently abducted by unknown gunmen have regained their freedom.
This followed a coordinated rescue efforts by the security operatives and the community, which resulted in the arrest of two suspected kidnappers linked to the incident.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Ramhan Nansel, those arrested were identified as Abdullahi Yeyi Haro, alleged leader of the kidnapping syndicate, and one Basiru Abdullahi, both from Gudi.
The PPRO said the Commissioner of Police, Shitima Jauro Mohammed, commended the operatives involved in the operation, promising further commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the residents.
He reiterated the Command’s determination to rid the university of criminality, particularly kidnapping and other violent crimes.
The Commissioner also assured the public that investigations were ongoing to arrest the fleeing members of the syndicate and bring those involved in the crime to justice.
The abducted students have been safely released and reunited with their families.