Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, have rescued eight more students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State.
A statement by the Nigerian Army on its official X handle said troops in a clearance operation intercepted the students in a dense forest near Oro Ago Village in Kwara State.
The statement said troops, during the clearance operation, uncovered the location of the kidnapped students through a swift and comprehensive search of the nearby forests and villages to locate the remaining abducted students.
According to the statement, the search efforts were concentrated along the Gbugu, Pategi, and Oro Ago Axis, including areas such as Babasango and Babanla.
“Consequently, the troops detected the movement of the terrorists, who were attempting to relocate their hostages. As troops approached the terrorists’ location, the terrorists abandoned the students and fled into the forest.
“The rescued students have been safely evacuated and handed over to the authorities of Kogi State Government for further action and reunion with their families,” the statement added.
The Nigerian Army urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest security agency, as collective efforts are crucial in the fight against terrorism and criminality in the region.
