There was drama at Oro Ago Divisional Police headquarters in Kwara State, on Sunday, when soldiers invaded the station and forcefully moved out rescued Kogi varsity students.
Daily Trust had reported how bandits invaded Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State, and abducted some students.The last set of eight students were rescued this weekend. However, while the police moved the students to its station to debrief them, soldiers stormed the station and forcefully took the students away.
In a statement on Sunday evening, the Kwara police command described the action of the soldiers"as disrespectful and totally unacceptable". "However, on arrival at the station, the students appeared weak and in dirty clothing. Police operatives provided presentable clothes and breakfast.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
However, in a telephone chat with our correspondent on Sunday night, the Army PRO, Stephen Nwankwo, said the rescue team comprised officers from the office of the National Security Adviser , the Army, local hunters and a police team.
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