In a distressing security breach, five students of Rivers State University (RSU) have been abducted from their campus in Emohua. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the academic community and raised serious concerns about safety in the area.
Timeline of Terror: Attack Follows Recent Arrests
The kidnapping took place barely 24 hours after local authorities had made progress against criminal elements in the same vicinity. On Monday, December 1, two suspected cultists were arrested for their alleged involvement in a previous attack on students at the RSU Emohua campus. The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, visited the suspects at the Emohua Divisional Police Headquarters and publicly assured residents that the hoodlums would be prosecuted.
However, this assurance was shattered when, at approximately 2:30 AM on Tuesday, a group of about five armed men, also suspected to be cultists, struck again. They targeted an isolated area within the Rumuche/Rumuohia community in Emohua LGA, which hosts the university campus. The assailants opened fire before seizing the five students and whisking them away to an unknown destination.
Police Response and High-Level Visitation
The Rivers State Police Command, through its spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko, swiftly confirmed the abduction. In an official statement, the command detailed the immediate response from top security officials. Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, alongside other service commanders in the state, conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the crime scene.
CP Adepoju has mandated a full-scale rescue operation. He has directed the Area Commander, all tactical police units, and the Joint Taskforce to intensify efforts with the dual objectives of securing the safe release of the abducted victims and apprehending the perpetrators. The Commissioner reiterated the commitment of the police to ensure that all suspects involved face the full wrath of the law.
Appeal for Calm and Community Support
In the wake of the incident, the police have appealed to members of the public to remain calm. The statement from SP Iringe-Koko urged citizens to continue supporting law enforcement agencies with credible information that could aid the ongoing investigation. This call underscores the critical role community intelligence plays in combating such security challenges.
This brazen attack highlights the persistent security threats facing educational institutions in some regions. The back-to-back incidents—arrests one day and a kidnapping the next—point to a complex security situation in Emohua. Parents, students, and school administrators are now left grappling with fear and uncertainty as authorities work against time to rescue the five abducted students and restore a sense of safety on campus.
