The Kogi State Government has triumphantly announced the rescue of the last eight kidnapped students from the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara. The rescue operation, which took place in a forest in Kwara State, was a collaborative effort between Kogi and Kwara states.

In a statement released on Sunday, State Commissioner for Information Kingsley Fanwo expressed profound gratitude to everyone involved in the rescue. He noted that Governor Yahaya Bello has ordered full support for the students and their families while also working on measures to enhance security across the state.

Fanwo’s statement read, “The government of Kogi State expresses profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing the mobilisation of resources to ensure the rescue of the kidnapped students. We also thank the National Security Adviser immensely for his commitment to the release of the students and the general security of the State.”

He further added, “The Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff, the Chief of Air Staff, the Director General of DSS, the Inspector General of Police and all the officers and men of the Armed Forces that put in their best as well as the Pilots, did a wonderful job to support us in reuniting the kidnapped students with their families.”

Fanwo also praised the efforts of the Kogi State Command of all security agencies, including the Police, DSS, NSCDC, and local hunters, for their relentless work.

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