Tuesday, October 6, 2026 -The management of Gamji College of Health Technology, Sokoto, has denied reports that 18 of its students were abducted by suspected terrorists while travelling to Oyo State.
The college, in a statement issued on Monday and signed by
its Registrar, Bello Abdulrahman, described the report as false and misleading,
saying none of its students was kidnapped.
The clarification followed a report published by Sahara
Reporters on October 5, 2026, alleging that 18 students of the institution were
abducted while travelling to Oyo State and that the driver of the vehicle was
killed.
Reacting to the report, the management said, “The College
wishes to categorically state that the said report is FALSE, MISLEADING and
does not reflect the true situation.”
It added, “No student of Gamji College of Health Technology, Sokoto, was kidnapped, and there was no such incident involving our students.”
According to the management, all the students were safe and had arrived at their respective destinations.
The statement said the students were “safe, sound and
currently in their various destinations, pursuing their academic and
professional programmes as planned.”
The college urged parents, guardians and members of the
public to disregard the report and refrain from further circulating it.
“We urge the general public, parents, guardians and all
stakeholders to disregard the fake news and avoid sharing it further,” the
statement said.
The management also assured students, parents and other
stakeholders of its commitment to their safety and welfare, adding that it
would continue to work with relevant security agencies to maintain a safe
environment for learning and training.
It advised members of the public seeking information about
the institution to rely on its official communication channels for accurate and
up-to-date information.
The college’s clarification effectively contradicts the
reported abduction, with the institution maintaining that all its students are
safe and accounted for.
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