From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Three female students of the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM), now Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM), have regained their freedom, the Commissioner of Police in Benue State, CP Hassan Yabanet, has said.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Catherine Anene, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Thursday.
The Commissioner said they were released at about 9:30 pm on Wednesday and are currently being treated at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi.
Explaining police action since the incident, the Commissioner said, “On 26/02/2025 at about 2134hrs, information was received from J. S. Tarka University, Makurdi, that students were kidnapped within the school premises by unknown persons.
“Swiftly, a team of police officers were deployed for investigation.
“During investigation, it was gathered that three female students were held hostage by their kidnappers.
“On 5/3/2025, following continuous trail of the kidnappers, the victims were released at about 2134hrs and are currently receiving medical attention at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH, Makurdi.”
CP Yabanet, who noted that investigation is ongoing, commended all officers that have been involved in the operation, particularly the IGP Intelligence Response Team from Abuja and other security agencies in the state, for their commitment to the investigation.
He pledged his commitment to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators of the heinous crime.