'It's Totally Condemnable' - Orji Kalu Reacts To Abduction Of ABSU Students
Thompson Nsisongabasi
May 07, 2021
A former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has condemned the abduction of some students of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu Okigwe.
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AFNews had reported how unknown gunmen kidnapped the students along the university road on Wednesday.
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A statement released by the state government said it had yet to ascertain the number and identity of the affected students, adding that two students escaped from the attack.
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The statement added that the victims were returning to the campus in a mini-bus between 7 pm and 8 pm when the vehicle ran into the hoodlums.
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It noted that the armed gang marched the victims into the nearby forest, along with other commuters in the bus.
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However, in a statement on Thursday personally signed by him, the Abia North Senator and the Senate Chief of Whip described the abduction as totally condemnable and unacceptable.
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He said: "The abduction of students of Abia State University (ABSU) by unidentified criminals along Okigwe-Uturu road is totally condemnable and unacceptable.
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"The students are our children and future leaders of tomorrow and as such they don't deserve to go through this emotional trauma.
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"I am not only touched but extremely disturbed by this sad and ugly development. Moving forward all hands must be on deck to secure the release of the abducted students unharmed.
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"We must work in synergy with security agencies in exposing the perpetrators of evil acts in the society.
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"I, however, appreciate the prompt response of the Governors of Abia and Imo states in working closely with other stakeholders in a bid to ensure the safe release of the abducted students.
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"On my path, I have established contacts with the relevant security agencies to ensure the safe return of these students as well as putting in place proactive measures.
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"I also appeal to their parents as well as the ABSU community to be calm and optimistic, the fight against kidnapping and other vices remains a collective responsibility of all levels of government regardless of political affiliation."
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— Thompson Nsisongabasi