Kaduna State Government has announced on Monday evening that bandits have killed two more abducted students of Greenfield University.
KanyiDaily recalls that last Friday, three abducted students of Greenfield University were shot dead by the bandits who kidnapped them.
In a statement on Monday, the Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the killing of two more students, bringing the death toll from the attack to six.
“On a sad note, security agencies have just reported to the Kaduna State Government the recovery of two more dead bodies of Greenfield University students, killed by armed bandits today, Monday 26th April 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.
KanyiDaily had reported how over a dozen staff and students of Greenfield University were kidnapped last Tuesday, with the bandits said to be demanding N800 million ransom.