Special Adviser to Kogi Governor on Youth and Student Matters, Comrade Oladele Nihi, has appealed to students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) to have faith in the Governor’s commitment to ensure safe return of all students abducted during a recent attack in the university.
In a statement issued in Lokoja on Friday, Nihi acknowledged the concern and anxiety of the students regarding the abduction of their colleagues and assured them that everything possible is being done to secure their release.
The statement came following a purported voice note circulating on social media, claiming that the kidnappers are demanding a ransom of 200 Million Naira within 24 hours for the release of one Ms. Fatima, which heightened tensions among the students.
While urging the students not to take to the streets in protest, the youth leader assured them that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo values the lives of all students and humans in general and will not rest until the students are rescued and reunited with their families.
He also cautioned against paying ransom to kidnappers, stating that it will only embolden and enrich them, unleashing more terror on the people.
“While no amount of money is too much to pay for a life, we must be mindful of the long-term consequences of our actions. Payment of ransom to kidnappers will only embolden and enrich their pockets, unleashing more terror on our people. Let us work together to find a solution that prioritizes the safety and well-being of all,” Nihi said.
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