The pleateu state Police Command has rescued six out of the seven students of the University of Jos that were kidnapped by gunmen.
Recall that on Monday, armed men abducted seven students of the University of Jos from a private hostel along the Bauchi-Ring road, Jos North local government area.
DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, yesterday said five of the students were rescued, while one escaped from the kidnappers’ den unhurt.
”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.
According to the Alabo, 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.