The six students of the Nigerian Law School, Yola campus, who were kidnapped last Saturday in Benue State on their way to Yola, have finally regained their freedom after spending six days in captivity.
The Benue State Police Command confirmed their release on Friday through its spokesperson, Udeme Edet. She said the students were rescued earlier in the day by police officers, though it remains unclear whether any ransom was paid.
“They were released this morning,” Edet said in a phone conversation. “I tried reaching the divisional police officer for more details, but his line hasn’t been going through. What I can confirm is that the students have been rescued and taken to the police division, where they’re being reunited with their families.”
The kidnappers had initially demanded ₦50 million for the release of the students.
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Human rights lawyer Festus Ogun also confirmed the development in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Pleased to announce that the students have been released by the kidnappers. Grateful to God for their return.”
The students: Reverend Ernest Okafor, Ogbuka Fabian, Nwamma Philip, Okechukwu Obadiegwu, Obalem Emmanuel, and Obiorah David, were abducted while traveling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Adamawa State.
Their journey was interrupted along the Wukari-Benue Expressway, near the border between Benue and Taraba states. The kidnappers intercepted their vehicle and took them into the forest. One of the students had earlier escaped before security forces stepped in.
Their release brings relief to their families and classmates, who had spent the last week in fear and uncertainty. It also renews concerns about growing insecurity across Nigeria’s highways.
