UPDATE: Government Reveals Number Of ABSU Students Still In Hostage | SEE DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
May 07, 2021
The Abia state government has revealed the number of Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), students still in custody of suspected kidnappers
A statement released on Friday, May 7, signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu read;
"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 7pm and 8pm on that day.
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"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.
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"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.
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"In the meantime, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has given directive for security reinforcement along the affected route to prevent future occurrence.ÔÇØ
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— Faith Ukanwa