Kaduna State Government says two more kidnapped students of Greenfield University have been killed by gunmen.
“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.” Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan announced in a statement.
Identities of the students were not disclosed, but the Commissioner said their bodies have been evacuated to a mortuary “and the university has been notified of the development,” he said.
According to him, the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai is saddened by this evil perpetrated against innocent Students.
He sends condolences to their families and the university management.
“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.”
On Tuesday, gunmen struck the institution and took away unspecified number of staff and students from the university located at Kasarami village off Kaduna-Abuja expressway in Chikun LGA, killing one person.
On Friday, three dead bodies of the kidnapped students were found in Kwanan Bature village, a location close to the university.
