The Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos said that five of the students were rescued, while one escaped from the kidnappe
rs’ den unharmed.Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Plateau State Command have rescued six out of the seven students of the University of Jos, Plateau State kidnapped on Monday by gunmen.
The police spokesperson said that"The police command is pleased to announce to the general public that six of the seven victims who were kidnapped on June 13, have regained their freedom. ”Five of the victims were rescued, one escaped from the kidnappers’ den, while one victim is still in captivity,” Alabo said.
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