I’ll ensure the rescue of all abducted Kogi varsity students – Gov. Ododo assure Nigerians

Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTEC, Osara, Okene, students were kidnapped, and the Kogi State administration promised that they would be returned alive.

On Thursday night, robbers broke into the school and took a few students hostage. Additionally, according to an eyewitness testimony, the bandits ambushed the campus at around nine o’clock at night when the students were preparing for their impending examinations.

The state administration responded by saying they were in control of the situation in a statement released by Commissioner for Information and Communications Kingsley Femi Fanwo.

According to the Kogi government, local hunters and security personnel were searching for the kidnappers. In addition, the government pledged to resist terrorist attacks.

The hunt begins

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

“Hundreds of local hunters who understand the terrain, as well as the conventional security agents, are currently combing the area to ensure 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.”