Students and staff members of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, who were abducted by bandits, have been freed after seven months in captivity.
Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama confirmed their release in a report via X on Monday.
The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in the Gusau area in February of this year.
However, Zagazola did not provide additional details about the circumstances of their release or whether a ransom was paid.
He noted that security forces were believed to have played a critical role in their rescue.
“Abducted students of Federal University Gusau and staff regain 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.
Zagazola added, “After spending an extended period in captivity, it has been confirmed that all the abducted individuals have returned in good health.”