Armed men suspected to be bandits on Tuesday morning stormed the Senior Staff Quarters of the University of Abuja at Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, abducting four staff including Professors and their xhildren.
Platforms Africa reports that in the attack, which was reportedly staged around 1am, a professor of economics, Obansa Joseph, two of his children, and other who are said to be Associate professors and PhD holders were kidnapped.
The University’s spokesman, Habib Yakoob, when contacted confirmed the development.
Also, the information was shared on the official Facebook page of the university.
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The information read, “Suspected bandits attacked the staff quarters of the University in the early hours of today.
“Our Safety officers, in conjunction with security personnel, mobilised to secure the quarters.
“We have report that four of our staff and their children were, nevertheless, abducted by the evil men.
“Efforts are being made to ensure their safe return. A sad day for us, indeed! ”
The Police Spokesperson, DSP Josephine Adeh could not be reached for comment.
