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  • BREAKING: Bandits kill 2 more students kidnapped from Greenfield University

    BREAKING: Bandits kill 2 more students kidnapped from Greenfield University

    The Kaduna State Government says 2 more students kidnapped from Greenfield University have been killed.

    Samuel Aruwan, the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs made this known in a statement on Monday.

    Aruwan stated that the retrieved corpses have been evacuated to a mortuary, and that the university has been notified of the development.

    The statement reads: “On a sad note, security agencies have just reported to the Kaduna State Government the recovery of two more dead bodies of Greenfield University students, killed by armed bandits today, Monday 26th April 2021.

    “The retrieved corpses have been evacuated to a mortuary, and the university has been notified of the development.

    “The Government of Kaduna State under the leadership of Malam Nasir El-Rufai is saddened by this evil perpetrated against innocent students abducted while pursuing their education for a glorious future.

    “The Government sends its deep empathy to their families and the university management, and prays for the repose of their souls.

    “The Government will update the citizenry on further developments”.

  • $30m safe school fund missing, Buhari tasked to order probe

    $30m safe school fund missing, Buhari tasked to order probe

    Following the kidnap of Greenfield University students and the killing of three of them, Nigerian rights group has alerted about a missing $30million meant to ensure the safety of schools.

    Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), which made the allegation has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to investigate it.

    The group said the $30m safe school fund is either missing, mismanaged or diverted.

    It said the probe will bring to justice anyone suspected to be involved, as well as recover any missing money.

    The Safe Schools Initiative fund was established to bolster security at schools in response to the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls in 2018.

    However, abduction of students has continued.

    SERAP also urged Buhari to “ask the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education, Mr Gordon Brown to wait for the outcome of any investigation into the spending of the $30m initially budgeted for the Safe School Initiative programme before leading the international community and donors to push for more funds for the programme.”

    SERAP’s letter followed the killing of three abducted Greenfield University students, and the plan launched by the Federal Government last week to raise additional funds for safe schools.

    In the letter dated 24 April 2021, and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said: “Rather than pushing to raise more funds for the Safe School Initiative programme, your government should prioritise and ensure a thorough, transparent and effective investigation into the spending of the $30m initially budgeted for the protection of schools, prevention of attacks, and continued education of students.”

    Copies of the letter were sent to Mr Malami; Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, Chairman Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC); Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC); Mrs Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, and Mr Brown.

  • ( + Photos) Dorathy Yohanna, One of Greenfield University students killed by Kaduna terrorists

    ( + Photos) Dorathy Yohanna, One of Greenfield University students killed by Kaduna terrorists

    See the beautiful faces of Dorathy Tirnom Yohanna, one of the Greenfield University students, wasted by the terrorists of Kaduna state.

    She was among the three students found dead today at a village near the school, few days after 20 of them were abducted from their school in Chikun LGA.


    Her brother-in-law, Yamai with Twitter address @ydcoal, identified her in a post on Friday, as he tagged presidential aide Tolu Ogunlesi.

    Dorathy seldom posted on Facebook and she revealed very little about herself, apart from stating she was a Southern Kaduna girl, single and attending Greenfield University.

    Her last post on Facebook was on 15 April, her birthday. She was kidnapped by the terrorists five days after on 20 April.

    Yamai said her death has been devastating to her mother and the family.

    In multiple tweets to Tolu Ogunlesi, Yamai wrote: “Hi @toluogunlesi..

    “My sister-in-law was among the 3 dead students found today from Greenfield University. We are all trying to unpack our feelings. People’s children have become sports for bandits & kidnappers. I know you get a lot of stick on here…

    “Where do we go from here Tolu? Do we worry about tomorrow? Do we believe in a fair, just and righteous God? My mother-in-law hasn’t eaten or showered in 3 days since her daughter, whom she saw on Monday, got kidnapped & this death was the answer to her prayers.

    “You’re not the president, I know, but please talk to your boss. The evil we do or our negligence surely does come around one way or the other. That’s the circle of life. Do something!! Bless you!!”.

    Yamai then identified her: Her name is DORATHY TIRNOM YOHANNA …and she died by a plague created by an uncaring government.

  • BREAKING: 3 abducted students of Greenfield University killed

    BREAKING: 3 abducted students of Greenfield University killed

    Three of the undisclosed number of students abducted by armed bandits from Greenfield University, Kaduna State have been killed.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the remains of the three students were found on Friday in Kwanan Bature village, a location close to the university.

    According to a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs (MISHA), the remains of the students have been evacuated to a mortuary.

    Recall that an unspecified number of students at Greenfield University located at Kasarami village off Kaduna-Abuja Road in Chikun LGA, were kidnapped by armed bandits on Tuesday night.

    “In an act of mindless evil and sheer wickedness, the armed bandits who kidnapped students of Greenfield University, have shot dead three of the abducted students.

    “The remains of three students were found today Friday, in Kwanan Bature village, a location close to the university and have been evacuated to a mortuary by the Commissioner, MISHA, and Force Commander, Operation Thunder Strike, Lt.Col. MH Abdullahi.

    “Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the killing of three students as sheer wickedness, inhumanity and an outright desecration of human lives by vile entities.

    “He went on to say that the armed bandits represent the worst of humankind and must be fought at all cost for the violent wickedness they represent.

    “Evil, the Governor further said, would not triumph over God-given humanity. He appealed to citizens to come together against the forces of darkness challenging national security and the very existence of the Nigerian State.

    “The Governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna State sent deep condolences and empathy to the students’ families and the university community, as he prayed for the repose of their souls,” the statement reads.

  • Gunmen threaten to kill abducted Kaduna varsity students, demand N800m ransom

    Gunmen threaten to kill abducted Kaduna varsity students, demand N800m ransom

    Daredevil gunmen who invaded and abducted students of Kaduna-based private owned Greenfield University on Wednesday have contacted their parents to demand a collective ransom of N800 million.

    They threatened to kill the students if the ransom is not paid.

    According to a report by The Nation, negotiation of the ransom was already ongoing.

    A cousin to one of the kidnapped students, Georgina Stephen, confirmed the development.

    Stephen claimed 23 students, including 14 females and a staff of the university, were abducted.

    According to her, the kidnappers have been beating the abducted students, insisting if the ransom is not paid they will kill all of them.

    Another parent, who craved anonymity, confirmed the development, saying the kidnappers had called to demand for collective ransom of N800 million.

    He could not however confirm the number of the abducted students.

    Meanwhile neither the police nor the Kaduna State Government have confirmed the kidnappers’ demands.

  • Kaduna govt confirms one killed, several abducted from Greenfield University

    Kaduna govt confirms one killed, several abducted from Greenfield University

    The Kaduna State Government said it has not determined the total number of students abducted from Greenfield University, but confirmed that a staff of the institution was killed during the attack.

    Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, said in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna that troops have been deployed to the area.

    The school was attacked by gunmen on Tuesday night.

    “After search-and-rescue operations, a staff member of the university was confirmed to have been killed by the bandits, while a number of students were kidnapped.

    “The security operatives took custody of the remaining students, who have been handed over to the institution, as at noon, Wednesday 21st April.”

    Aruwan said the actual number of students kidnapped is still being sought from the institution’s records.

    “Troops and other security operatives are working in the general area, and the public will be informed of further developments,” Aruwan said.

  • Kaduna Govt reveals identity of staff killed by bandits at Greenfield University

    Kaduna Govt reveals identity of staff killed by bandits at Greenfield University

    The Kaduna State Govt has revealed the identity of staff that was killed by armed bandits at Greenfield University, Kaduna.

    Samuel Aruwan, the State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs made this known on Wednesday.

    He revealed the name of the staff as Paul Ude Okafor and that he was confirmed dead after a search-and-rescue operation.

    The Commissioner in a statement stated that the number of students abducted were yet to be ascertained.

    The statement reads: “Last night, the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs received distress calls of an attack by armed bandits on the Greenfield Univerity, situated at Kasarami, off the Kaduna-Abuja Road in Chikun LGA.

    “Troops of Operation Thunder Strike (OPTS) and other operatives swiftly moved to the location and the armed bandits retreated.

    “After search-and-rescue operations, a staff member of the university, Paul Ude Okafor, was confirmed to have been killed by the armed bandits, while a number of students were kidnapped.

    “The security operatives took custody of the remaining students who have been handed over to the institution, as at noon today, Wednesday 21st April 2021.

    “The actual number of students kidnapped is still being sought from the institution’s records.

    “Troops and other security operatives are working in the general area, and the public will be informed of further developments”.

  • Police confirm attack on Greenfield University Kaduna

    Police confirm attack on Greenfield University Kaduna

    The Police Command in Kaduna State has confirmed attack by gunmen on Greenfield University on Tuesday evening.

    The university located on Kaduna-Abuja highway was attacked at about 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday.

    The Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige told NAN on Wednesday in Kaduna that some of the students were abducted.

    Jalige, however, said that the number of students kidnapped had not been ascertained.

    He said security operatives have been deployed to the general area for search and rescue operation.