After seven months in captivity, kidnappers free Zamfara varsity students, staff members

Students and staff members of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, who were kidnapped earlier this year, have regained their freedom after seven months in captivity.

The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in the Gusau area in February of this year.

Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the release on X on Monday.

“Abducted students of Federal University Gusau and staff regain freedom,” the report on X said.

Zagazola’s sources indicated that security forces played a pivotal role in securing the victims’ freedom.

“It was gathered that the students and staff were kidnapped during an attack by bandits in the Gusau area in February of this year,” Zagazola said.

“After spending an extended period in captivity, it has been confirmed that all the abducted individuals have returned in good health.”