Abducted Zamfara varsity students, staff released after 7 months in captivity
The students and staff members of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, who were abducted by bandits, have finally been released after seven months in captivity.
The release was confirmed by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, in a report shared on social media platform X on Monday.
The victims were initially kidnapped during an attack in the Gusau area in February.
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While details surrounding their release remain unclear, including whether a ransom was paid, Makama highlighted the vital role security forces played in facilitating their rescue.
“Abducted students of Federal University Gusau and staff regain freedom.
“It was gathered that the students and staff were kidnapped during an attack by bandits in the Gusau area in February of this year,” Zagazola said.
Zagazola added, “After spending an extended period in captivity, it has been confirmed that all the abducted individuals have returned in good health.”
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