It’s good news at last, following the announcement of the Benue Command of the Nigeria Police Force that five of the abducted law students of the Yola Campus who were abducted on July 26, 2025, have been released
One of the six Nigerian Law School students was earlier released, leaving five.
The students were abducted on Saturday while traveling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to the Yola campus of the Nigerian Law School in Adamawa State.
They were returning to campus to resume academic activities following their court externship break, with lectures set to recommence on Monday.
The abduction took place along the volatile stretch between Wukari in Taraba State and parts of Benue State.
SaharaReporters had earlier reported that their abductors had demanded a ransom payment of N100 million from their parents before they could be released.
However, in a statement on Friday, the police said the students had been rescued and reunited with their families.
The command’s spokesperson, Edet Udeme, didn’t provide details about their release, but said they were safely released and reunited with their families on August 1, 2025.
She said, “Police authorities confirmed the rescue, assuring the public of their commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property.”
Great news! We’re relieved the abducted Law School students have finally regained their freedom. May justice follow swiftly, and may such tragedies never repeat.