Yola, Adamawa State – July 27, 2025 — At least six Nigerian Law School students have been abducted by suspected armed bandits along the Wukari-Benue highway while en route to the Law School’s Yola campus in Adamawa State.
The incident reportedly occurred in the late hours of Saturday, July 26, on the volatile road connecting Wukari in Taraba State to parts of Benue State, a region notorious for kidnappings and violent attacks.
According to a fellow student at the Yola campus who identified himself as Johnson, the kidnappers have contacted the families of the victims and are demanding a ransom of N20 million for their release.
The students were returning to school after completing their mandatory court externship, in preparation for the resumption of academic activities on Monday, July 28.
Names of Abducted Students
The following individuals have been confirmed missing:
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Rev. Ernest Okafor
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Ogbuka Fabian
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Nwamma Philip
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Okechukwu Obadiegwu
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Obalem Emmanuel
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Obiorah David
The group was reportedly traveling aboard a vehicle operated by AJ Dan Pullo Transport Company, a commercial service provider based in Onitsha, Anambra State.
No Official Statement Yet
As of press time, neither the Nigerian Law School management nor security authorities have issued an official statement regarding the abductions. However, the incident has sparked growing concern among students and families, particularly in light of ongoing security challenges in the region.
The Wukari-Benue corridor has been flagged in recent years as a high-risk zone due to its history of bandit activity and poor security infrastructure.
Calls for Swift Action
There is mounting pressure on the security agencies and state governments involved to act swiftly to secure the release of the abducted students and address the growing insecurity on key travel routes, especially those frequently used by students and travelers in the northeast and central regions of Nigeria.
