Gunmen Invade UNICAL Hostel Aduct Students: Confirming the abduction, SP Irene Ugbo, the spokesperson for the Cross River State Police Command, stated that the command, in conjunction with other security agencies, had initiated a manhunt for the criminals to ensure the safe rescue of the victims. The incident, reported by the News Agency of Nigeria to have transpired on Thursday night, involved the abduction of three medical students from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) in Cross River State, South-South Nigeria.
The victims were identified as Ojang Precious Ebejin, a 200-level student of the Department of Medicine and Surgery; Ugwu Chukwuemeka, a 300-level student of the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology; and Damilola Dickson, a final-year student of the same department.
According to SP Irene Ugbo, the students were kidnapped from one of the university hostels within the campus premises. While details of the abduction were not disclosed, SP Ugbo assured the public that law enforcement agencies were collaborating closely to secure the safe release of the abducted students.
Abductions of students, often perpetrated by violent criminals seeking ransom from families and authorities, remain a prevalent issue nationwide, with a higher incidence in the northern regions of Nigeria. Recent occurrences, including incidents in Kaduna, underscore the severity of the problem. Regrettably, some previously abducted students continue to languish in captivity.
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SP Irene Ugbo reiterated the commitment of the police to work alongside other agencies to ensure the rescue of the abducted students. However, specific details regarding the ongoing operation were not provided.
The gravity of the situation underscores the urgency for swift and decisive action by law enforcement and relevant stakeholders to address the pervasive issue of student abductions in Nigeria. Efforts must be intensified to safeguard the lives and well-being of students, who are the future of the nation.
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As investigations continue and rescue efforts persist, the collective resolve of the authorities and the community remains steadfast in confronting the scourge of criminality and restoring peace and security to educational institutions across the country.
Gunmen Invade UNICAL Hostel Aduct Students
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