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Abducted Benue students regain their freedom

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the release of the three female students abducted from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi on February 25 while returning from a night study session on campus, sparking widespread concerns over security in the institution.

Their release was announced on Thursday, March 6, in a statement released by the spokesperson of the command, CSP Anene Catherine. 

‘’ON  26/02/2025 at about 2134hrs information was received from J. S. Tarka University, Makurdi,  that students were kidnapped within the school premises by unknown persons. Swiftly a team of police officers were deployed for investigation.

During investigation, it was gathered that three(3) female students were held hostage by their kidnappers.

On /3/2025, following the continuous trail of the kidnappers, the victims were released at about 2134hrs and are currently receiving medical attention at the Benue state university Teaching Hospital, Makurdi.

While investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police, Benue state command, CP. Steve H. Yabanet FCID, psc (+) commends all officers that have been involved in the operation, particular the IGP Intelligence  Response Team from Abuja and other security agencies in benue state for their commitment to this investigation. He has pledged his commitment to arrest perpetrators of this heinous crime.”