The students were abducted by suspected gunmen on Saturday while traveling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to the Yola campus of the Nigerian Law School in Adamawa State.
A fellow law student, Damilare Adenola, confirmed the incident, identifying the missing students as Rev. Ernest Okafor, Ogbuka Fabian, Nwamma Philip, Okechukwu Obadiegwu, Obalem Emmanuel, and Obiorah David.
The abduction occurred along the route between Wukari in Taraba State and a part of Benue State, an area known for insecurity and frequent attacks on travelers.
The kidnappers have established contact with relatives and colleagues of the victims to negotiate ransom payment. One of the students recounted how a kidnapped classmate screamed for help and demanded ₦20 million for his release.
The matter has been reported to the police, and the Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed that they are working with the Benue State Police Command to secure the safe return of the students.
This incident is not the first time Nigerian Law School students have been abducted. In 2022, gunmen kidnapped two students from the Nigerian Law School, Agbani campus, Enugu State.