The operatives of the Nigerian Police Force, Nasarawa State Police Command, have confirmed the abduction of three students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), who were kidnapped by gunmen from their lodge on Tuesday evening.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Ramhan Nansel, who confirmed the abduction of the students in a statement signed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, in Lafia, stated that one of the students has been rescued by police operatives.
According to him, the command received the report about the incident from the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the institution on Tuesday at about 9:20 p.m.
He, however, explained that the CSO told the police that three students residing at Living Seed Lodge, located in a bushy area on the outskirts of the students’ residential community, were abducted by suspected armed men.
His words: “Upon receipt of the report, the State Commissioner of Police (CP), Shetima Mohammed, immediately ordered the deployment of tactical teams, patrol operatives and other security personnel to the scene.
“The operatives swiftly mobilised and launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation within the surrounding forest.
“The prompt response of the police led to the successful rescue of one of the abducted students.
“Efforts have since been intensified to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining two victims still in captivity and the arrest of the perpetrators.”
The PPRO promised members of the public that no effort would be spared in bringing the criminals to justice.
He called on residents to remain calm, vigilant and continue to support the police by providing timely and credible information that could assist ongoing operations.
He then urged members of the public to promptly report any suspicious movement or activity to the nearest police station for prompt response.
Umar Muhammed
