The Nasarawa State Police Command has successfully rescued two students from the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) who were kidnapped on Sunday, March 30.
In a statement released to the media on Tuesday in Lafia, Police Spokesman SP Ramhan Nansel provided details of the incident. He reported that the command received an emergency call regarding an attack on a student lodge around 9:20 PM on March 30, during which two students were taken hostage.
“At approximately 9:20 PM on March 30, we were alerted to an attack at a student lodge located behind Nasara Estate, Tudun Kauri, Lafia. During this assault, two Federal University Lafia students, Sadiq Adinoyi and Sakina Adinoyi, were abducted,” SP Nansel stated.
Following immediate instructions from Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, members of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and ‘A’ Division in Lafia were dispatched to locate the assailants.
Nansel elaborated that, based on technical intelligence, the rescue team identified the location where the victims were held— a forest area behind the 500 housing unit along Doma Road.
“The team engaged the suspects in a gunfight within the forest. The overwhelming firepower of the police forced the assailants to retreat, abandoning the victims, who were safely rescued,” the spokesperson noted.
Additionally, one suspect, identified as Ibrahim Musa from Abuni village in Awe Local Government Area, was apprehended at the scene. Nansel indicated that the suspect has provided valuable information and is aiding ongoing investigations.
On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Nansel expressed gratitude to the anti-kidnapping unit for their unwavering efforts in the rescue operation. He reaffirmed the command’s dedication to combating crime and encouraged officers to remain resolute in their mission to eliminate criminal activities in the state.
