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Kidnapping: UNIABUJA Employs Hunters, Mount 24-Hour Surveillance | Read details

Faith Ukanwa

Dec 06, 2021

The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), said it has employed the services of hunters, vigilante groups, and 24 hours security patrol in a bid to check insecurity in the institution.

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The varsity had come under attack last month when armed men invaded the staff quarters of the institution kidnapping 6 persons who were later released.

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The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Modibbo Mohammed, UNIABUJA, while speaking in a retreat organised for principal officers, dean's, directors and trade unions, on Saturday, said;

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"We have now mounted 24-hour security patrol in the university, not only within the campus and residential areas but within perimeters of the university.

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"We have also employed additional hunters and vigilantes to patrol in areas that are not fenced because it is a very vast land.ÔÇØ

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He also revealed that the institution is investigating over 10 cases of s-exual harassment and indiscipline involving professors and others.

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"Once somebody breaches the rules and regulations, they must be sanctioned no matter how highly placed, whether it is se-xual harassment, examination malpractices or extortion from students in one way or the other.

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"We have so many cases now being investigated and we have referred over 10 cases of staff indiscipline, including professors to the university disciplinary committee.

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"I can assure you that in the next couple of months, you will begin to see changes in the way we approach things in the universityÔÇØ Mohammed said.

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