BREAKING: Six Abducted Nigerian Law Students From Yola Campus Regain Freedom In Benue

The Benue Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced that six abducted law students of the Yola Campus have regained their freedom.

The students were abducted on July 26, 2025.

The students from Anambra State were abducted by gunmen suspected to be bandits while travelling back to Adamawa State after their court attachment.

The incident occurred along the volatile route between Wukari in Taraba State and parts of Benue State.

SaharaReporters had earlier reported that their abductors had demanded a ransom payment of N100 million from their parents before they could be released.

However, in a statement on Friday, the police said the students had been rescued and reunited with their families.

The command's spokesperson, Edet Udeme, didn't provide details about their release, but said they were safely released and reunited with their families on August 1, 2025.

She said, “Police authorities confirmed the rescue, assuring the public of their commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property.”