The Nigeria Police, Kogi State Command, has confirmed the successful rescue of 14 students of 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 examinations.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, who provided information to the media outlet via WhatsApp message on Sunday, the joint security operations carried out since the incident occurred led to the rescue of the students.
The rescued students have been taken to a hospital for medical assistance.
SP Aya emphasized that the police and other security agencies in the state will continue to ensure the security of lives and properties.
In a related development, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kingsley Fanwo, issued a press statement acknowledging the successful rescue operation.
He praised the gallant efforts of all the security agents involved, noting that the unknown gunmen were confronted with superior power, which led to them abandoning their victims.
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