Soldiers of the Nigerian Army on Sunday invaded Oro Ago Divisional Police headquarters under the Kwara State Police Command to whisk away eight students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State, who were rescued from kidnappers.
The absurd drama was confirmed in a statement by the spokesperson of the Command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Sunday.
The Eagle Online recalls that the eight students were the last set rescued from the kidnappers who stormed their school on April 9, 2024.
In the statement, Ejire-Adeyemi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said: “The students were rescued and taken to the Oro Ago Divisional Police Headquarters, Kwara State in preparation for their onward movement to receive medical attention at the state capital Ilorin.
“However, on arrival at the station, the students appeared weak and in dirty clothing. Police operatives provided presentable clothes and breakfast.
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“While making preparations for their onward movement to Ilorin, soldiers on convoy patrol with three operational vehicles stormed the station, overpowered the police operatives and forcefully took custody of the rescued students without proper handing over.
“This act is disrespectful to the force, totally unacceptable.
“The behaviour of the soldiers is likened to act(s) unbecoming of an officer.
“And necessary actions will be taken to report their conduct to the higher authority.”
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