Five abducted Rivers university students rescued unhurt

Five abducted students of the Rivers State University (RSU) have been rescued unhurt following a combined operation by the Rivers State Police Command, sister security agencies, and critical support from local community leaders.

The victims identified as Prince London, Azubuike Kelechukwu, Elizabeth Aniete, Onyebuchi Precious, and London Sampson, were kidnapped around 1am on December 3rd from their isolated residences in Rumuche/Rumuohia, Emohua Local Government Area.

According to the spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the rescue operation was carried out in nearby Rumuodogo 2, where the suspects had taken the victims.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the abduction was carried out by suspected cultists, a finding echoed by community leaders who say the attackers were not strangers.

The Youth President of Rumuohia, where the attack occurred, revealed that information gathered within hours of the incident pointed to the involvement of youths from their neighbouring community, Rumuodogo 1 and 2, allegedly working alongside a member of Rumuohia who has already been handed over to the police.

He said the community immediately confronted the CDC Chairman of Rumuodogo and issued a 3pm deadline for the abducted students to be released, an action many residents say helped fast-track the rescue efforts.