BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap UNIJOS Professor, Husband in Plateau | READ IN FULL
Faith Ukanwa
May 17, 2021
Gunmen on Monday, kidnapped one Grace Ayanbimpe, a Professor in the University of Jos (UNIJOS), department of Medical Microbiology.
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The gunmen who invaded Ayanbimpe's residence behind Haske Quarters, Lamingo in Jos North Local Government Area, also whisked away the husband of the Professor.
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A resident of the community, Philip Dachung, who confirmed the incident to PUNCH, said;
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"The kidnappers came to their house around 2 am. They broke into their apartment and shot into the air.
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"Neighbors who were terrified by sounds of gunshots could not come out for the fear of being hit by stray bullets.
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"So, this morning, we discovered that the gunmen had taken the professor and her husband away. We don't know where they are right now.ÔÇØ
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A staff of the University of Jos, who also confirmed the incident, said;
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"This morning, we got information that Prof. Grace Ayanbimpe of Department of Medical Microbiology was abducted from their residence along with her husband.
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"Please, pray for their safe and quick release from their abductors. May we also see the end of insecurity in our country.ÔÇØ
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The state police command is yet to officially confirm the abduction.
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— Faith Ukanwa