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Kidnapped Zamfara Varsity Students, Staff Regain Freedom After Seven Months

The kidnapped students and staff members of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, have regained their freedom after seven months in captivity.

The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in the Gusau area in February of this year.

Their release was confirmed by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama in a report via X on Monday.

“Abducted students of Federal University Gusau and staff regain freedom,” the report said.

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While the exact circumstances surrounding their release remain unclear, Zagazola’s sources indicated that security forces played a pivotal role in securing the victims’ freedom.

“It was gathered that the students and staff were kidnapped during an attack by bandits in the Gusau area in February of this year,” Zagazola said.

The news brings relief to families and the academic community who have been waiting for the safe return of their loved ones.

Zagazola added, “After spending an extended period in captivity, it has been confirmed that all the abducted individuals have returned in good health.”

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