The Kaduna State government, on Friday, disclosed that bandits, who kidnapped students of Greenfield University, have shot dead three of the abducted students. In a statement by the Commissioner, for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said the bodies of the students were found in Kwanan Bature village, close to the university. He added that the remains of the three students have been evacuated to a mortuary. “The remains of three students were found today (Friday), in Kwanan Bature village, a location close to the university, and have been evacuated to a mortuary by the Commissioner, Internal Security, and Home Affairs, and Force Commander, Operation Thunder Strike, Lt.Col. MH Abdullahi,” Aruwan said in the statement.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the killing of three students as sheer wickedness, inhumanity, and an outright desecration of human lives by vile entities. He went on to say that the armed bandits represent the worst of humankind and must be fought at all cost for the violent wickedness they represent.”
“Evil, the Governor further said, would not triumph over God-given humanity. He appealed to citizens to come together against the forces of darkness challenging national security and the very existence of the Nigerian State.”
“The Governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna State sent deep condolences and empathy to the students' families and the university community, as he prayed for the repose of their souls.”
Governor El-Rufai said the armed bandits represent the worst of humankind and must be fought at all cost for the violent wickedness they represent.
The Government will keep citizens informed of further developments,” he added.
