Ten students from the Federal University of Lafia in Nasarawa State were the victims of a brazen kidnapping operation carried out by bandits in the northern region of the nation, which is extremely concerning. The kidnapping occurred in the early hours of Thursday in Gandu hamlet, which is around two kilometers from the university’s permanent location.<\/p>\n
Eyewitnesses, including an anonymous resident, reported that the assailants descended on the student community opposite the university, unleashing gunfire into the air around 2 a.m. The sudden attack prompted students to scramble for safety, with the operation lasting for about two harrowing hours.<\/p>\n
The University’s Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Ibrahim, acknowledged the incident but emphasized the difficulty in determining the precise number of abducted students. He clarified that the affected individuals were residing off-campus, adding a layer of complexity to the already distressing situation.<\/p>\n
In response to the abduction, the university’s student body initiated a peaceful protest, demanding an end to the recurrent kidnappings plaguing their peers. This latest incident adds to a growing trend of kidnappings targeting university students in recent years, raising alarm bells about the overall security situation.<\/p>\n
Despite concerted efforts by the state government and security agencies to thwart attacks on the institution, kidnappers have continued their operations with alarming impunity. The Police Public Relations Officer for the state Police command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, acknowledged that details surrounding the kidnapping remain unclear at this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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