More details are emerging after a reported incident of the kidnap of some students of the Abia state-owned University, Uturu. The institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Onyemachi Ogbulu, said that only one student was involved in the abduction incident.
This is contrary to earlier media reports that several students from the Abia State University, ABSU, were kidnapped by suspected bandits on Wednesday night, along the Okigwe – Uturu road.
Prof. Ogbulu also stated that the kidnappers have already contacted the family of the victim and made some undisclosed demands.
The Vice-Chancellor assured that the University management is putting everything in place to ensure the safety of students, while efforts are being made to rescue the only abducted student.
Recall that between 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, some passengers travelling from Okigwe to Uturu were hijacked and taken into the bushes. Two students managed to escape from the hoodlums, while others are still being held at an unknown location.
