Kidnappers have killed three of the abducted students of the Greenfield University, Kasarami in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, who they abducted on Tuesday.
Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the development, said their remains were found on Friday in Kwanan Bature village, a location close to the University.
“In an act of mindless evil and sheer wickedness, the armed bandits who kidnapped students of Greenfield University have shot dead three of the abducted students.
Greenfield University, a privately-owned institution, is located along the Kaduna-Abuja Highway.
“The remains of three students were found today (Friday), in Kwanan Bature village, a location close to the university and have been evacuated to a mortuary by the Commissioner, Internal Security, and Home Affairs, and Force Commander, Operation Thunder Strike, Lt. Col. MH Abdullah
The kidnappers attacked the institution on Tuesday night and carted away an unspecified number of students and staff. The number of students taken away was put at 23.
The bandits later made contact with the parents and demanded N800million ransom for the release of the students.
Arwan said governor Nasir El-Rufai had condemned the killing of the students as sheer wickedness, inhumanity, and an outright desecration of human lives by vile entities.
“He went on to say that the bandits represent the worst of humankind and must be fought at all cost for the violent wickedness they represent.
“The Governor further said evil would not triumph over God-given humanity. He appealed to citizens to come together against the forces of darkness challenging national security and the very existence of the Nigerian State.
“The Governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna State sent deep condolences and empathy to the students’ families and the university community, as he prayed for the repose of their souls.
“The Government will keep citizens informed of further developments.”
Nigeria is currently going through its worst peace-time insecurity as armed groups roam the country’s highways, schools, farms and neighborhoods, kidnapping citizens for ransom.
