The police command in Ebonyi State has confirmed an attack on students of the School of Health Technology, Ngbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state by suspected hoodlums.
Police Spokesperson Confirms Incident
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Joshua Ukandu, a superintendent of police, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abakaliki. He stated that the command had commenced investigations into the attack, which occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
Details of the Attack
According to Mr Ukandu, the assailants invaded the students’ hostels and dispossessed them of their mobile phones and power banks. About seven students sustained varying degrees of injuries during the encounter with the attackers.
Police Response and Appeal
He added that efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrators, assuring residents and students that the command was committed to ensuring their safety. The police spokesman urged members of the public to remain calm and provide useful information that could assist security agencies in tracking down the suspects.
Context of Insecurity
The incident occurred amid fears and unconfirmed reports of bandit attacks in some communities in Ebonyi. Mr Ukandu, on Monday, dismissed reports on social media that bandits and herders invaded the Nguzu Edda Community in Edda Local Government Area of the state. He described the report of a bandit attack as “false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents.”
Attacks by kidnappers and bandits across Nigeria have heightened insecurity and tension in the country, prompting increased vigilance and police action.
