The University of Ibadan Students' Union has confirmed the release of Miss Abolarin Tomisin Fumilayo, a 300 level Law student who was abducted alongside several others while returning from a religious conference in Imo State.

The union's President, Temidayo Adeboye, and General Secretary, Joshua Shontan, disclosed the development in a statement, saying confirmation was received from relevant authorities and representatives of the organisation involved in the incident.

"The University of Ibadan Students' Union is pleased to inform the university community that our student, Miss Fumilayo, a 300 level student of the Faculty of Law, who was abducted alongside other individuals, has been safely released," the statement read.

Fumilayo was abducted in June while returning from the Scripture Union national conference held at the Camp of Faith in Okigwe, Imo State. She was travelling with the National General Director of the Scripture Union Student Fellowship, Uwem Cosmos, and other conference participants when they were kidnapped.

Adeboye clarified that Fumilayo, 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 claims circulating on social media.

The union confirmed that the released individuals are undergoing post release procedures before returning to their respective destinations. "We have been assured that our student will safely return to the university community in due course," the statement added.

Adeboye commended security agencies, the university management and the leadership of the Scripture Union for their roles in securing the release, describing their collective efforts as instrumental to the outcome.

The union also expressed appreciation to 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 concluded.