A 100-level female student of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, Miss Favour Ayuba, who was abducted by gunmen in the university community, has regained her freedom.
The student was reportedly kidnapped on Saturday night, October 31, 2026, at an off-campus residential area in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
She was reportedly with three other students who had gone out to buy something when the gunmen attacked them. During the incident, one of the students was shot and injured, while the others escaped.
Confirming her release, the Acting Public Relations Officer of the university, Masara Kim, said the abductors abandoned the victim following pressure from security operatives and the university’s security team.
According to him, the university, in collaboration with a joint security team, launched an operation which forced the kidnappers to flee upon sighting the advancing security personnel.
Kim disclosed that the rescued student had been taken to a hospital for medical examination and was receiving medical attention.
He also assured that the university was working closely with security agencies to strengthen security and protect students and staff within and around the institution.
The university commended the security personnel for their prompt response, which led to the student’s safe recovery.
