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“Preliminary information available to us indicates that the students were moving in a minivan from Okigwe to Uturu between 7pm – 8pm when they ran into the armed gang who marched them into the nearby forest along with other yet-to-be identified travellers. “Two of the students managed to escape from the hoodlums while others are still being held at a yet-to-be-identified location. “We are working with the government of Imo State and relevant security agencies in both states to ensure the rescue of the abducted students and others. “Members of the public and ABSU community are advise...

According to Punch, the students were ambushed while journeying on a bus along Okigwe-Uturu road. In a statement on Thursday, May 6, 2021, John Kalu, the state commissioner for Information confirmed the development. Kalu said, two of the students have escaped from the clutches of their abductors, while others were still being held hostage by the criminals. The statement reads, “Abia State Government is currently monitoring an incident that happened in Okigwe, Imo State, yesterday which led to the suspected abduction of yet to be determined number of student...

Over 20 students kidnapped in Nigeria freed: Police ​ By IANS | ​ 1 Views   This photo taken on Feb. 26, 2021, shows a dormitory of the Government Girls Secondary School in Jangebe town in the Talata-Mafara local government area of Zamfara state, Nigeria. (Xinhua/Emma Houston). Image Source: IANS News Lagos, May 6 : Nigerian police have confirmed that more than 20 students abducted from a college in the state of Kaduna have been released. Mohammed Jalige, a police spokesperson in Kaduna, who confirmed this to reporters in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the abducted students of t...

Share Parents of the 27 released students of Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka, Kaduna has appealed to the Federal Government to help in the rehabilitation of their children so that they can resume a normal life and complete their education.  This was contained in a statement issued by the chairman of the forum and Secretary, Abdullahi Usman and Catherine Saleh in Kaduna on Thursday.  The statement said, “The journey is not yet over because our children will definitely require rehabilitation to overcome the trauma that accompanies such ugly experiences.  “We, therefore, ...

Keep supporting FG’s efforts at addressing insecurity – APC urges Nigerians On Kindly Share This Story: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to continue to support ongoing efforts by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to bring a permanent solution to the country`s security challenges. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), made the call in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He welcomed the release of the 29 students abducted from the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Af...