Six students of the Nigerian Law School have been abducted by suspected gunmen while traveling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Yola, Adamawa State. The incident occurred late on Saturday, July 26, as the students were en route to resume academic activities at the Yola campus, scheduled to reopen on Monday, July 28, following a court externship break.

A fellow student at the Yola campus, Damilare Adenola, confirmed the abduction, identifying the missing students as Rev. Ernest Okafor, Ogbuka Fabian, Nwamma Philip, Okechukwu Obadiegwu, Obalem Emmanuel, and Obiorah David.

Reports indicate that the abduction happened along the route between Wukari in Taraba State and parts of Benue State, an area known for insecurity and frequent attacks on travelers. A student leader from the Yola campus stated that the matter has been reported to the police, and they are awaiting updates.

The spokesperson for the Adamawa State Police Command, Yahaya Suleiman, confirmed awareness of the incident but clarified that it did not occur within Adamawa’s jurisdiction. He encouraged contacting the Benue State Police Command for further details and assured that both commands are working together to secure the students’ safe return.

As of the time of reporting, efforts to reach the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command have been unsuccessful.