Categories: EDUCATION

Fear Grips Abuja Residents As Suspected Bandits Kidnap Four At UniAbuja Staff Quarters

 

Abuja residents are currently in fear and tension as suspected bandits in the early hours of Tuesday attacked the staff quarters of the University of Abuja, abducting four staff of the institution along with their children.

The University broke the news on its official Facebook page on Tuesday morning.

The attack was also confirmed by the University’s Head, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob.

The University said efforts were being made to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped persons.

The message reads: “Suspected bandits attacked the staff quarters of the University in the early hours of today.

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“Our Safety officers, in conjunction with security personnel, mobilised to secure the quarters.

“We have report that four of our staff and their children were, nevertheless, abducted by the evil men.

“Efforts are being made to ensure their safe return. A sad day for us, indeed!”

Details shortly…

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Alex Enemanna

A print journalist with vast knowledge of political developments in Nigeria. Passionate about equity and fairness through robust developmental journalism.

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