Four students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia)  who were abducted on January 13, have been released by their abductors, the institution’s management has said.

Abubakar Ibrahim, a spokesperson for the institution, in a statement on Sunday, on said the students were released at the late hours of  January 15.

He added that Shehu Abdul-Rahman, the Vice-Chancellor of the university expressed gratitude to the state government and the  public for their contributions, prayers and support during the trying moment.

He further said that the VC  expressed appreciation to the security agencies for their timely interventions that led to the quick and safe return of the students.

“Consequently upon their release, the students have undergone medical checks and they were all found to be in good condition to immediately resume their studies,” he said.

Mr Abdul-Rahman called on the students to remain calm and go about their normal activities on both campuses of the University.

He therefore assured the parents, students and the public of the institution’s commitment to make lives and property safe in and around the campuses.

The students were kidnapped at Mararraba, a community close to the institution’s campus, on Thursday, January 13, at 11:30 p.m.

(NAN)