Seven Abducted FULAFIA Students Freed After Four days in Captivity
The students, consisting of three females and four males, were freed on Sunday evening, December 10, through the efforts of a collaborative team of military and other security forces.
Chukwuebuka Aniakor 
Seven students from the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) who were abducted four days ago have been released by their captors. The students, consisting of three females and four males, were freed on Sunday evening, December 10, through the efforts of a collaborative team of military and other security forces.
The President of the Student Representative Council, Ibrahim Ogabo, confirmed the development in a phone conversation with Channels Television. At the time of reporting, the group of students was at the school’s clinic.
The abduction occurred last Wednesday night when the students were taken from their off-campus accommodation in Gandu village. This incident sparked immediate protests by their fellow students, who demanded the release of their peers and called for enhanced security measures in the vicinity.
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Gandu village, a well-known student hub, is one of six communities closely connected to the school premises. It accommodates over 6,000 students, particularly those in the 300 to 500 levels, as the university does not provide housing for them.
Unfortunately, Gandu has been a target for criminal activities, including kidnappings and robberies, affecting both students and local residents, as well as businesses. The recent release of the abducted students brings a sigh of relief, but also underscores the need for improved security in the area.
