All kidnapped Kogi students will be rescued alive, governor vows

The governor of Kogi State has promised that the abducted students from Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTEC, Osara, and Okene will be rescued alive.

On Thursday night, bandits broke into the college and kidnapped a number of students.

According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen raided the university at 9 p.m., as the students were studying for their approaching exams.

The state government responded in a statement issued by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, saying it was on top of the problem.

The Kogi government said security agents, including local hunters, were searching for the kidnappers.

Furthermore, the government promised not to submit to terrorism.

According to the statement, “Immediately after the report was received, Governor Ahmed Ododo activated the security architecture to track the kidnappers and ensure the abducted students were rescued and the abductors were apprehended.

“Hundreds of local hunters who understand the terrain, as well as conventional security agents, are currently combing the area to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted students who were kidnapped in the classrooms.

“So far, nine students have been reported missing.

“We wish to assure students, parents, and the entire people of Kogi State that the government is on top of the situation and all the abducted students will be rescued alive.

“Governor Ododo has also directed that security agents be positioned around all tertiary institutions in the state.

“We wish to commend the local hunters and other security agents who rose stoutly to engage the kidnappers.

“Their gallantry and dedication ensured that the kidnappers did not have a field day, which would have been more calamitous.

“The state government will spare nothing in ensuring that all the students abducted are safely rescued and reunited with their families.

“We won’t submit to terror. We shall prevail.”

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