Abducted lecturers and students of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna, have regained freedom.
The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Malam Abdullahi Shehu, made the disclosure in Zaria, on Friday, July 9, 2021 in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ((NAN).
Shehu said the two lecturers and six students who regained freedom on Thursday night have been reunited with their families after spending 31 days in captivity.
Some gunmen had attacked the polytechnic on June 10 and kidnapped some lecturers and students.
The incident led to the death of one student while others sustained injuries.
Shehu declined comment on payment of ransom for the release of the lecturers and students, but told NAN that their families dialogued with their kidnappers before their release.
He advised students to be security conscious and avoid moving at night.
The PRO assured students and the general public of improved security in the institution.
(NAN)