Kogi government promises to rescue abducted students alive

The Kogi State government, has vowed that the abducted students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTEC, Osara, Okeene, would be rescued alive.

In a statement by Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, the state government said they were on top of the situation.

Kogi government said security agents, including local hunters, were on the hunt for the kidnappers.

Furthermore, the government also vowed not to succumb to terrorists.

According to the statement, “Immediately the report was received, Governor Ahmed Ododo activated the security architecture to track the kidnappers and ensure the abducted students are rescued and the abductors apprehended.

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“Hundreds of local hunters who understand the terrain, as well as the conventional security agents, are currently combing the area to ensure safe rescue of the abducted students who were kidnapped in the classrooms.

“So far, nine students have been reported missing.

“We wish to assure students, parents and the entire people of Kogi State that the Government is on top of the situation and all the abducted students will be rescued alive.