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Kidnapped Kogi Varsity Students Regain Freedom’—-Reports from the Kogi State Government say some of the students abducted from the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Okene, by bandits on Thursday have been rescued.

Although the exact number of rescued students remains undisclosed, the government credits the achievement to the formidable display of firepower by security operatives and local vigilantes against the kidnappers.

According to a statement released on Sunday by Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, the rescue operation involved the collaborative efforts of local hunters and security agents.

Fanwo’s statement emphasized, “Local vigilantes and security agents engaged the kidnappers in a fierce shootout, forcing them to retreat with gunshot wounds. Consequently, the abducted students, along with others in captivity, were safely rescued and promptly taken to medical facilities for necessary care.”

The ongoing efforts to secure the release of the remaining students continue, with security agents diligently scouring the forests.

The incident, which occurred on Thursday night, saw bandits invading the university premises around 9 p.m., disrupting students who were studying for upcoming exams. Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, assured the public of the government’s commitment to ensuring the safe return of the abducted students. He vowed to leverage the state’s security apparatus to track down the kidnappers and bring them to justice.

During his visit to the school campus, Governor Ododo expressed concerns about possible insider collaboration in the abduction, citing the suspicious shutdown of CCTV cameras installed throughout the university premises on the day of the attack.

“We installed CCTV cameras in all the classrooms and the entire perimeter of the university campus, yet on the day of the attack, our investigation so far revealed that all the cameras were switched off, and this can only be attributed to sabotage by internal collaborators,” Ododo stated.

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Custody Death Scandal: LawyerTemokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe

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Custody Death Scandal: Lawyer Temokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe—-Calls for accountability grow after fresh death mirrors earlier prolonged detention case in Ondo.

Human rights lawyer Temokun has condemned the death of a detainee in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), demanding an immediate and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The lawyer described the development as alarming, linking it to a previous case in Ondo State involving prolonged detention without due process. In that earlier incident, Temokun had accused authorities of незакон detention and rights violations, insisting that suspects must be charged to court rather than held indefinitely.

He stressed that repeated allegations of unlawful detention and abuse within custody raise serious concerns about accountability and adherence to the rule of law.

Temokun called on relevant authorities to thoroughly probe the latest death, ensure justice for the victim, and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.

The NDLEA has yet to issue an official response regarding the latest allegations, as pressure mounts from legal and civil society groups for greater oversight of detention practices.

The incident adds to growing scrutiny of law enforcement agencies over the treatment of detainees and respect for fundamental human rights in Nigeria.

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)—-Residents of Omugo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly fled their homes following a fresh wave of bandit attacks, worsening security fears in the area.

The latest incident comes days after armed men stormed a church in the community, abducting several worshippers during a service and throwing residents into panic.

Sources say the repeated attacks have forced the villagers to abandon their homes over fears of further violence, leaving the community deserted.

Security operatives, alongside local vigilantes, have since launched rescue operations, successfully freeing some abducted victims, while efforts continue to secure the release of others.

The Kwara State Government condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly act, and assured residents that security agencies are intensifying efforts to track down the perpetrators.

The development adds to growing concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Kwara, following earlier deadly attacks in nearby communities that left scores dead and displaced many residents.

With fear gripping Omugo, many residents remain displaced as authorities work to restore calm and prevent further attacks.

Watch Video of the Deserted Omugo Village Below:

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