The Students' Union Government (SUG) of the University of Ibadan (UI) has officially confirmed the abduction of a 300-level female Law student identified as Tomisin Abo. In a statement signed by the Union's President, Comrade Temidayo Adeboye, it was revealed that the student had embarked on a religious retreat alongside the National General Director of the Scripture Union Student Fellowship, Engr. Uwem Cosmos, and eight other participants.
Details of the Incident
Tomisin serves as the National Secretary of the Scripture Union Student Fellowship, Nigeria, and also holds the position of Vice President of the Scripture Union, UI chapter. The SUG dismissed earlier reports claiming that eight UI students were missing, clarifying that Tomisin is the only student from the institution currently unaccounted for.
According to Adeboye, the union has initiated necessary engagements to ascertain the facts surrounding the situation and has established contact with relevant religious organizations and security agencies to facilitate appropriate intervention. Tomisin was reportedly returning from the Scripture Union National Conference held at the Camp of Faith in Okigwe, Imo State, when communication with her was lost.
Disappearance Discovered
Her disappearance came to light after she failed to appear for her faculty examinations on Monday and Tuesday. Reports further indicated that another UI student from the Department of Music, who also attended the conference, returned safely, while only the vehicle conveying the General Director remains unaccounted for.
Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ademola Lewis, confirmed the development, stating that the university was aware of the situation but had not been informed in advance of the trip. He added that efforts were already underway to secure the student's safe return and urged members of the university community to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information that could further escalate the situation.
