The Kaduna state government has announced the killing of two more students of Greenfield University by abductors bringing the number of slain students to five.
Abductors last week invaded the private university abducting 23 students and staff demanding N800 million ransome for their release.
The bandits had earlier killed 3 students and have now killed two more of the students in their captivity.
The Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs disclosed this on Monday, April 26, 2021.
He said that the Government will update the citizenry on further developments.
“On a sad note, security agencies have just reported to the Kaduna State Government the recovery of two more dead bodies of Greenfield University students, killed by armed bandits today, Monday 26th April 2021. ”
“The retrieved corpses have been evacuated to a mortuary, and the university has been notified of the development. ”
“The Government of Kaduna State under the leadership of Malam Nasir El-Rufai is saddened by this evil perpetrated against innocent students abducted while pursuing their education for a glorious future.”
“The Government sends its deep empathy to their families and the university management and prays for the repose of their souls.”
“The Government will update the citizenry on further developments,” he said. This now brings the number of students to 5 who were killed by the kidnappers, while demanding N800 million ransom from the parents.