The kidnapped staff of the University of Abuja have been released.
The Chairperson of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Abuja Chapter Dr Kasim Umar who confirmed the release, appreciated the federal government and security agencies for securing the release of their colleagues
Umar said the released lecturers and family members are currently undergoing medical checks to ascertain their well being.
He said security at the University has been beefed up to forestall recurrence.
Recalled that suspected bandits in the early hours of Tuesday invaded the University of Abuja Staff Quarters and kidnapped four lecturers and some of their children.
The bandits were said to have stormed the University Staff Quarters in Giri and held lecturers hostage.
