All six Nigerian Law School students kidnapped in Benue State on July 26, 2025, have been released, with the final five regaining their freedom early Friday morning, according to a reliable source.
The victims Rev. Ernest Okafor, Ogbuka Fabian, Nwamma Philip, Okechukwu Obadiegwu, Obalem Emmanuel, and Obiorah David were abducted while traveling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to the Yola campus of the Nigerian Law School in Adamawa State after a court externship break.
While the Benue State Police Command previously suggested a rescue operation, a source disclosed that the students were freed following a ransom payment, though the exact sum was not revealed.
“I can confirm that ransom was paid, but the amount hasn’t been disclosed. They were released early Friday and are currently on their way back to Yola,” the source stated.
The abduction occurred along the high-risk Wukari-Benue route, a known hotspot for armed bandits. Earlier reports indicated that the kidnappers had demanded ₦100 million from the victims' families.
One student was released earlier, with the remaining five freed hours before this report.
The police spokesperson, SP Edet Udeme, confirmed the release but did not provide further details, only reiterating the force's commitment to public safety.
At the time of reporting, the freed students were en route to the Nigerian Law School campus in Yola.
Source: Saharareporters...
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