By our reporter/ Gunmen believed to be bandits in the early hours of Tuesday attacked the staff quarters of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) and kidnapped Obansa Joseph, a professor of economics, and two of his children.
The FCT police command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh who confirmed the incident in a statement, said three other persons were abducted during the attack.
“The CP noted that a combined team of the Police and personnel of the Nigerian Army 176 Guards Battalion were swiftly mobilized to the area to protect the citizens. Preliminary investigations however revealed that six (6) persons were allegedly abducted into the forest by the criminals on sighting the security operatives,” the statement read.
The varsity also confirmed the attack in a statement via its Facebook page.
“Suspected bandits attacked the staff quarters of the University in the early hours of today,” it read.
“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!”
The kidnappers had reportedly demanded the sum of N50 million as ransom.
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