Top Stories

Police, VC confirm abduction of three UNICAL students

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted three students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL).

 

Advertisement

It was gathered that the armed men stormed Freedom Hostel, owned by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) around 7:pm on Friday, March 29, 2024 and whisked the victims away to an unknown destination.

 

Advertisement

The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Florence Banku Obi, who confirmed the abduction on Sunday, gave the names of the students as Ojang Precious Ebejin, a 200-level student of the Department of Medicine and Surgery, Ugwu Chukwuemeka, a 300-level student of the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, and Damilola Dickson, a final-year student of the same Department.

 

Advertisement

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Irene Ugbo, also confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, saying that the police were working in collaboration with other agencies to rescue the students.

 

Advertisement

 

citynews

Recent Posts

Rivers Crisis: My Enemies Now Sleep With Eyes Open – Fubara

…says his detractors now victims of their ploys The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara,…

14 hours ago

‘Wike No Longer Has Structure In Rivers State’ – Fubara’s Supporters

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reportedly lost his political structure…

14 hours ago

Tax Conference: Sanwo-Olu, Zulum, Amosun, Others Seek Transparent System To Boost IGR

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his counterparts from Sokoto and Borno States have…

14 hours ago

‘I’m behind your sack” – Israel DMW vows to revel more as he confirms news in Davido’s camp

Famous Nigerian singer David Adeleke professionally known as Davido’s logistics manager, Israel Afeare popularly known…

16 hours ago

Convicted kidnapper Evans opts for plea bargain

Convicted kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans and his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, charged with…

16 hours ago

Breaking: Emirates Airline Announces Resumption Of Nigerian Flights From October 1

Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between…

16 hours ago