From Yakubu Busari, Jos
Six out of the seven abducted students of the University of Jos , UNIJOS, have regained from following the rescue mission carried out by the Police Command on Plateau State.
The students who leave off – campus were kidnapped on Tuesday night when gunmen attacked a private hostel close to the former Nigerian School of Accountancy along Bauchi Ring Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Spokesperson of the Police Command in Jos, the state capital, Alfred Alabo, said five of the students were rescued, while one escaped from the kidnappers’ den unhurt.
He said, “The Police Command is pleased to announce to the general public that six of the seven victims, who were kidnapped on June 13, have regained their freedom.
“The Command swung into action immediately after the incident was reported, worked tirelessly in collaboration with its Anti-Kidnapping Unit, family members of the victims and the community to secure the release of the victims.
“Five of the victims were rescued, one escaped from the kidnappers’ den, while one victim is still in captivity,” Alabo said.
Alabo said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Bartholomew Onyeka, has ordered the Area Commander Metro, and the Divisional Police Officer Nasarawa Gwong to ensure that the seventh victim is rescued unhurt and the culprits arrested.
