Six Nigerian Law School graduate students, who were abducted recently on their way to Yola in Adamawa State have regained freedom after being hostage five days in kidnappers den.

Benue State Police Command confirmed their release in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, SP Udeme Edet.

The statement served on Uyo Infomedia read: “Please be informed that the Police have successfully rescued Six Law School students of the Yola Campus, who were abducted on July 26, 2025, while traveling from Anambra State to Adamawa State.

“They have been safely released and united with their families this morning, August 1, 2025.”

Though, there was no information if ransom was paid to their abductors but Police said, the kidnappers had demanded a ransom of ₦120 Million and had threatened to kill the students if their demands were not met.

The abduction had sparked outrage on social media and renewed calls for enhanced security on Nigerian highways, especially in Benue State, which has become notorious for rising cases of kidnapping and banditry.