20 of the 24 students of the university kidnapped last week have been rescued by security operatives and local hunters
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that suspected bandits invaded the institution on Thursday and abducted 24 students. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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