Abductors Holding Only One ABSU Student — Abia Govt

Abia state government has said only one of the abducted students of Abia State University Uturu, ABSU is currently being held hostage by abductors.

The state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi announced this in a statement obtained by ABN TV on Friday.

He said security agencies in the state and the neighbouring Abia have been mobilized to rescue the student and others in the custody of hoodlums.

The statement partly reads, “On Wednesday, 5th May, 2021, a Sienna vehicle conveying passengers, including students of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), was waylaid around Okigwe in Imo State along with two other private vehicles by yet to be identified hoodlums. The incident occurred between 7pm and 8pm on that day.

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“Information gathered from the institution and one of the students who escaped from the abductors, indicate that only one student is still being held by the hoodlums.

“Law enforcement agencies of both Abia and Imo States have been mobilized to rescue the student and all those still in custody of the kidnappers.

“Governor Okezie Ikpeazu is directly coordinating efforts to ensure safe return of the student and the others as quickly as possible.

“In the meantime, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has given directive for security reinforcement along the Abia segment of the Okigwe-Uturu Road to prevent future occurrence.”