By Correspondent in Ilorin
Men Suspected to be Kidnappers have abducted a 300-level mass communication student of the Kwara State University,(KWASU), Malete, Khadijat Isiaq.
Our Correspondent reports that the incident happened on Sunday night when the suspects pounced on the victim and whisked her away in a vehicle while walking with her friend around 9p.m in one of the off campus hostels.
A source in the University, who preferred not to be identified,said the kidnappers had contacted the university, demanding for a ransom of N50m.
Reacting to the incident, Abdulrazaq Sanni,Director Public Relations Department of the University, said the student was abducted on Okoru Road in Malete town.
According to Sani, the university management has swiftly responded to the development,working with the relevant security operatives to secure the release of the victim and ensure the culprits are brought to book, adding that adequate security had been also been provided on campus.
He said: “The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State, has deployed the Anti kidnapping Squad as well as the IGP Response Team to Malete to work in collaboration with the local vigilantes and other relevant agencies, to rescue the victim.
“In view of the above, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Akanbi (SAN), wishes to advice the university community to be more security conscious and report any strange or suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
“Students are also advised to desist from keeping late nights and if they must move around, they should walk in groups and also have a means of identification at all times.
“Similarly, students are enjoined to be mindful of their environment and be very conscious of the company they keep.
“The Vice Chancellor also enjoins students within and outside the institution to remain calm and go about their lawful activities with caution as measures have been put in place to safeguard their lives and properties oand staff,” by Sanni added.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Police Command in the state, SP Ajayi Okasanmi said efforts were to the rescue the victim.
