Crimes

Gunmen kidnap 7 UniJos students

Gunmen have abducted no fewer than seven students of the University of Jos (UniJos), Plateau State.

Confirming the incident on Wednesday, June 14, the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, disclosed that the students were abducted by gunmen on Monday night at their hostel located outside the university campus.

Alabo stated that the students were whisked away while reading for their second semester examinations which commenced on Tuesday, June 13.

He said: ”Seven students of the University of Jos (UniJos) were abducted by some criminal elements.

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”They were picked on Monday at about 8:30 p.m. at their hostel, along Bauchi ring road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

”The Commissioner of Police in the state, Bartholomew Onyeka, has deployed armed police personnel to arrest the kidnappers and ensure the safe release of the abducted students.

”Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and security agencies have also deployed their personnel for search and rescue operation.”

The police spokesperson enjoined the UniJos students and residents of the area to be calm, noting that security agencies were working assiduously toward ensuring the safe return of the abducted students.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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