Students and staff members of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, who were kidnapped by bandits,
\nhave regained their freedom after seven months in captivity.
\nSecurity analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the release in a report via X on Monday.<\/p>\n
The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in the Gusau area in February of this year.<\/p>\n
However, Zagazola did not further explain the circumstances behind their release, and whether or not a ransom was paid.<\/p>\n
He added that security forces were said to have played a crucial role in their rescue.
\n\u201cAbducted students of Federal University Gusau and staff regain freedom.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was gathered that the students and staff were kidnapped during an attack by bandits in the Gusau area in February of this year,\u201d Zagazola said.<\/p>\n
Zagazola added, \u201cAfter spending an extended period in captivity, it has been confirmed that all the abducted individuals have returned in good health.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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