Kidnapped PLASU Student, Favour Ayuba, Regains Freedom in Plateau

A 100-level student of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, Favour Ayuba, has regained her freedom following her abduction by gunmen in Plateau State.

Ayuba, a student of the Department of Mass Communication, was reportedly kidnapped on October 31, 2026, in an off-campus residential area in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state.

According to security sources, troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), deployed at the university, received information about her release at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 1.

The student was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical examination to assess her condition following the incident.

Her abduction had sparked concerns among students and residents of the university community, particularly those living in off-campus accommodation.

Reports indicated that another person was also attacked and stabbed during the incident, while security concerns around student residential areas in Bokkos continued to draw attention.

Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding Ayuba’s release, the identity of her abductors and whether any ransom was paid were not immediately available.

It was also unclear whether security agencies had arrested any suspects in connection with the abduction.

The development comes amid ongoing security operations by troops of Operation Enduring Peace to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities in Plateau State.

The safe return of the student is expected to bring relief to her family, friends and members of the university community.