Abductors of a student of the Abia State University, Uturu, have contacted the families of their victim and asked for ransom.
This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Onyemachi Ogbulu, while addressing journalists in Umuahia.
Gunmen on Wednesday evening abducted some students of ABSU moving from Uturu to Okigwe with other passengers.
Two of the students managed to escape from their abductors.
Prof Ogbulu said contrary to speculations that scores of students of the institution were abducted, it is only one student that was kidnapped as the two other students escaped.
He said the abductors have contacted the families of their victim and demanded ransom. The VC, however, but refused to disclose the amount the kidnappers are demanding.
The Vice Chancellor said the university, working in consonance with Abia and Imo State governments, would ensure the immediate and unconditional release of the student and others equally abducted.
While assuring that the University is safe, Prof Ogbulu said security in and around the institution has been beefed up to forestall a recurrence.
He commended Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for government’s prompt response in addressing the challenge and warned criminal elements to keep away from the university as security has been put on red alert to ensure protection of lives and property of innocent citizens.
– Media Report