Wednesday, June 8, 2026 - Miss Abolarin Tomisin, a 300-level Law student of the University of Ibadan (UI) and seven other victims who were abducted while returning from a national conference in Imo State have regained their freedom after 22 days in captivity.
The Students Union's President, Temidayo Adeboye, confirmed
the release in a statement on Monday, July 6, 2026.
According to him, the development followed official
confirmation from the relevant authorities and representatives of the organization
involved.
Adeboye said the freed victims are undergoing the necessary
post-release procedures before returning to their respective destinations.
“We have been assured that our student will safely return to
the university community soon,” Adeboye said.
He commended the security agencies, the university
management, the leadership of the Scripture Union, and all those whose efforts
contributed to the successful release of the victims.
The union also appreciated members of the university
community for their prayers, patience, solidarity and support throughout the
period of the student’s captivity.
“As we celebrate this welcome news, we remain grateful to
God and pray for the complete healing, restoration and well-being of everyone
affected,” the statement added.
The victims, including the Director-General of the Scripture
Union Nigeria, Uwem Cosmas, were as abducted along the Imo-Anambra boundary on
June 14, 2026 while returning from the Scripture Union national
conference held at the Camp of Faith in Okigwe, Imo State.
Adeboye had earlier disclosed that she was travelling with the National
General Director of the Scripture Union Student Fellowship, Uwem Cosmos, and
other conference participants when they were kidnapped.
He also clarified that the victim, who serves as the National Secretary of
the Scripture Union Student Fellowship and Vice-President of the UI chapter,
was the only University of Ibadan student among those abducted, contrary to
reports on social media suggesting otherwise.
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