Three kidnapped students from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have been released after two weeks in captivity.
The students, identified as Damilola Dickson, Ugwu Chukwuemeka, and Ojang Precious Ebejin, were abducted from their hostel by gun-wielding kidnappers.
According to Irene Ugbo, the Cross River State police spokesperson, the students were released on Friday morning with the assistance of security operatives, including the police tracking system and the Department of State Security (DSS).
While Ugbo did not disclose whether ransom was paid, she confirmed that the students are alive and receiving treatment.
The abduction had occurred when the gunmen forcibly took the students from their hostel and escaped via a river close to the school.
Reports indicated that the kidnappers demanded varying sums of money for the students’ release, with N14 million requested for two students, N6 million for Damilola, and N8 million for Ugwu.
Abimbola Abatta, a reporter with FIJ, contributed to this report in partnership with Report for the World, which focuses on covering under-covered issues globally.
Thank God almighty for life.
What is Nigeria government doing to stop this madness, tinubu has been in government for almost a year and not has changed and very is going from bad to worst🤦
Thank that they were released and still alive
Nigeria is just going through all kinds of different things…. Make God Guide and protect us 🙏
It’s a good news they have gained their freedom
Chai
We thank God they didn’t loose their life
Wow
Good is good
Thank God for safe return
Thank God they are all still alive
Quick recovery to them in Jesus name
God’s protection over you guys, wishing you guys a safe recovery.
Amen o
May God protection be upon us all
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Thank God ooim happy for you
All thanks to God Almighty for the gift of life