Just In: Abia State Govt Gives Update on Abduction of ABSU Students

Abia State Government has revealed on Friday that only one student of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) is still being held in captivity of yet to be identified hoodlums, profjaysblog gathered.

This was made known by Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu and that all efforts are on top gear to rescue the kidnapped student of ABSU and other victims as security agents both in Abia and Imo States are working on safe return of the kidnapped victims.

Read the statement by the Abia State Commissioner for Information below;

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 7 pm and 8 pm on that day.

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 affected route to prevent future occurrence.”