Six students of the Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus, who were abducted by gunmen in Benue State while traveling from Anambra to Adamawa, have been rescued and reunited with their families.
The students—identified as Rev. Ernest Okafor, Ogbuka Fabian, Nwamma Philip, Okechukwu Obadiegwu, Obalem Emmanuel, and Obiorah—were kidnapped on the night of Saturday, July 26, 2025, along the Wukari-Benue road, a notorious route known for criminal activity.
The abductors had reportedly demanded N20 million ransom for each of the victims. However, as of the time of this report, it remains unclear whether any ransom was paid to secure their release.
In a statement released on Friday, August 1, by the Benue State Police Command and signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Udeme Edet, the students were safely released and are now back with their families.
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“Please be informed that the police have successfully rescued six law students of the Yola campus, who were abducted on July 26, 2025, while traveling from Anambra State to Adamawa State. They have been safely released and united with their families this morning, August 1, 2025,” the statement read.
The police assured the public of their continued efforts to protect lives and property, and reiterated their commitment to combating the rising cases of kidnapping and armed violence in the region.
The incident has drawn attention to the worsening security situation on inter-state highways, with calls for enhanced patrols and surveillance by security agencies to ensure safe travel for citizens.