Two more students of Greenfield University, Kaduna, kidnapped over a week ago by bandits have been killed by their abductors who are insisting on payment of N800 million ransom.
The remains of three of the students, a male and two females, had earlier been found in a village close to the university.
Mr.Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs in Kaduna State, who confirmed the killing of the two students yesterday, said the state government would update the citizenry on further developments.
“On a sad note, security agencies have just reported to Kaduna State government the recovery of two more dead bodies of Greenfield University students, killed by armed bandits today (yesterday) Monday, April 26, 2021.
The retrieved corpses have been evacuated to a mortuary, and the university has been notified of the development. “
“The government of Kaduna State under the leadership of Malam Nasir El-Rufai is saddened by this evil perpetrated against innocent students abducted while pursuing their education for a glorious future. “
“The government sends its deep empathy to their families and the university management and prays for the repose of their souls. The government will update the citizenry on further developments,” he said.
This now makes it five number of students so far killed by the kidnappers, while demanding N800 million ransom from the parents.
Ada Peter
