Three students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) have been kidnapped from their off-campus hostel by suspected bandits. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the abduction, which occurred along Awe Road, near the university's temporary campus in Akunza, Lafia.
Police Confirm Abduction and Rescue
SP Ramhan Nansel, the command's public relations officer, stated that a distress call was received at approximately 9:21 pm on Tuesday, July 7. According to Daily Trust, the assailants first knocked on the door of the students' residence before forcing their way inside. The hostel is located in a secluded area behind a power line, close to a bush path leading to Awe town.
One of the three students has been rescued, and an intensive manhunt has been launched for the kidnappers. Nansel explained that bandits in the area often use cattle routes and the high-tension corridor to escape into the bush after committing crimes.
Police Urge Students to Avoid Isolated Accommodation
Operatives of the command are already trailing the assailants. Nansel urged students to avoid renting accommodation in isolated areas, even if the cost is lower, as such locations increase vulnerability to attacks.
