Ten students kidnapped from their university in Edo State have been safely rescued in a late-night operation by combined security forces. The victims, abducted 72 hours earlier from their off-campus hostel, were recovered unharmed in a forest near Okada following intense pressure from police and local vigilantes.
Edo State Police Commissioner disclosed that no ransom was paid, crediting the successful operation to "coordinated intelligence gathering and community tips." One suspect has been arrested while others fled with gunshot wounds. The students, visibly traumatized but physically stable, are currently receiving medical and psychological support.
This incident highlights Nigeria's persistent kidnapping crisis, coming just weeks after similar abductions in Kaduna. Security analysts warn that academic institutions remain soft targets, urging state governments to implement stricter campus protection measures.
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