Police Rescue Six Kidnapped UNIJOS Students

Seriki Adinoyi in Jos 

Plateau state Police Command has rescued six out of the seven students of the University of Jos that were kidnapped by gunmen last week.

Armed men had abducted seven students of the University of Jos from a private hostel along the Bauchi-Ring road, Jos North local government area.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Alfred Alabo said five of the students were rescued, while one escaped from the kidnappers’ den unhurt.

Alabo said the police command “is pleased to announce to the general public that six of the seven victims who were kidnapped on June 13, have regained their freedom.

“The command swung into action immediately after the incident was reported, worked tirelessly in collaboration with its anti-kidnapping unit, family members of the victims and the community to secure the release of the victims.

”Five of the victims were rescued, one escaped from the kidnappers den, while one victim is still in captivity.”

He added that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Bartholomew Onyeka, had ordered the Area Commander, Metro, and the Divisional Police Officer at Nasarawa-Gwong to ensure that the seventh victim is rescued unhurt.