A 100-level female student of Plateau State University, Bokkos, has regained her freedom after being abducted by gunmen in the university community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The student was reportedly kidnapped on Saturday night at an off-campus residential area, while another individual sustained gunshot injuries during the attack.

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The Acting Public Relations Officer of the university, Masara Kim, confirmed her release to journalists in Jos on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

According to Kim, the student was abandoned by her abductors after the university management, working alongside a joint security team, launched an operation to secure her release.

He explained that the kidnappers fled after sighting the advancing security personnel, leaving the victim behind.

“She was abandoned by her captors after the university, in collaboration with a joint security team, launched an operation that forced them to flee on sighting the advancing team,” Kim said.

He added that the rescued student had been taken to a hospital for medical examination and was receiving medical attention.

The university spokesperson further disclosed that the institution was collaborating with relevant security agencies to strengthen safety measures for students and staff within and around the university community.

Kim also commended the security personnel for their swift response, which contributed to the student’s recovery.

Meanwhile, the Plateau State Police Command had yet to officially comment on the incident as of the time of filing the original report, with its Public Relations Officer, Alabo Alfred, yet to respond to inquiries from journalists.