Kaduna State Government has confirmed the killing of two more kidnapped students of the Greenfield University by gunmen, a few days after killing three others.
The state Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday.
According to the commissioner, security agencies recovered two more dead bodies of students during rescue operations.
Mr Aruwan added that the retrieved corpses had been evacuated to a mortuary, and the university has been notified of the development.
The statement noted that, “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.”