Bandits kill three abducted Kaduna varsity students

Bandits have killed three of the abducted students of the
Greenfield University, Kasarami in Chikun Local Government Area of
Kaduna State.

The Greenfield University, a privately-owned institution, is
located along the Kaduna-Abuja Highway.

Some unspecified numbers of students and a staff of the
university were kidnapped by gunmen on Tuesday night.

The bandits later made contact with the parents and demanded
N800million ransom for the release of the students.

The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,
Mr. Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the incident, said the remains of
the students were found close to the university on Friday.

The Commissioner said, “In an act of mindless evil and sheer
wickedness, the armed bandits who kidnapped students of Greenfield
University have shot dead three of the abducted students.

“The bandits on Tuesday night kidnapped an unspecified number of
students at the institution located at Kasarami Village off
Kaduna-Abuja Road in Chikun LGA.

“The remains of three students were found today (Friday) in
Kwanan Bature Village, a location close to the university, and have
been evacuated to a mortuary by the Commissioner, Internal Security
and Home Affairs, and Force Commander, Operation Thunder Strike,
Lt. Col. MH Abdullahi.

“Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the killing of the
students as sheer wickedness, inhumanity and an outright
desecration of human lives by vile entities.

“He went on to say that the bandits represent the worst of
humankind and must be fought at all cost for the violent wickedness
they represent.

“The Governor further said evil would not triumph over God-given
humanity. He appealed to citizens to come together against the
forces of darkness challenging national security and the very
existence of the Nigerian State.

“The Governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna
State sent deep condolences and empathy to the students’ families
and the university community, as he prayed for the repose of their
souls.

“The Government will keep citizens informed of further
developments.”

Bandits have killed three of the abducted students of the
Greenfield University, Kasarami in Chikun Local Government Area of
Kaduna State.

The Greenfield University, a privately-owned institution, is
located along the Kaduna-Abuja Highway.

Some unspecified numbers of students and a staff of the
university were kidnapped by gunmen on Tuesday night.

The bandits later made contact with the parents and demanded
N800million ransom for the release of the students.

The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,
Mr. Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the incident, said the remains of
the students were found close to the university on Friday.

The Commissioner said, “In an act of mindless evil and sheer
wickedness, the armed bandits who kidnapped students of Greenfield
University have shot dead three of the abducted students.

“The bandits on Tuesday night kidnapped an unspecified number of
students at the institution located at Kasarami Village off
Kaduna-Abuja Road in Chikun LGA.

“The remains of three students were found today (Friday) in
Kwanan Bature Village, a location close to the university, and have
been evacuated to a mortuary by the Commissioner, Internal Security
and Home Affairs, and Force Commander, Operation Thunder Strike,
Lt. Col. MH Abdullahi.

“Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the killing of the
students as sheer wickedness, inhumanity and an outright
desecration of human lives by vile entities.

“He went on to say that the bandits represent the worst of
humankind and must be fought at all cost for the violent wickedness
they represent.

“The Governor further said evil would not triumph over God-given
humanity. He appealed to citizens to come together against the
forces of darkness challenging national security and the very
existence of the Nigerian State.

“The Governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna
State sent deep condolences and empathy to the students’ families
and the university community, as he prayed for the repose of their
souls.

“The Government will keep citizens informed of further
developments.”