Posted by Chinenye on Tue 03rd Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
A university student who was taken by gunmen from her off-campus residence has finally regained her freedom.
(Police officers. Photo: TheCable)
A 100 level student of Plateau State University in Bokkos has been freed after being kidnapped by gunmen on Saturday night.
The attack happened at an off campus student residence in Bokkos Local Government Area, and another person was shot and hurt.
The university's acting public relations officer, Masara Kim, said the kidnappers abandoned the student after a joint security team moved in and forced them to run.
She has been taken to hospital for a medical check and is getting treatment.
Kim said the university is working with security agencies to keep students and staff safe on and off campus.
He praised the security men for responding quickly.
The state police spokesperson, Alabo Alfred, had not replied to requests for comment when this report was filed.