Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), Benue State capital who were kidnapped have been released. An official of the University had earlier said that the kidnappers contacted one of the parents of the kidnapped students and demanded N20 million ransom. Also confirming the release of the students, Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command, DSP, Catherine Anene, said the students have been released. Her statement read, “Kidnapped students of the University of Agriculture have been released unhurt. Conveyance of passengers from there and other terminals has not kickstarted as the terminals are still under construction and workers were found there…Kidnapped FUAM students regain freedom

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 28, 2021 13:30 UTC