Gunmen have abducted four female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (JOSTUM), formerly known as the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) in Benue State.
The students who were on their way to a night reading session were intercepted and kidnapped by the gunmen between their hostel and the North Core reading area of the university.
Other female students while talking with the police, identified the kidnapped students by their first names and clothing descriptions: Emmanuel, who was wrapped in a single cloth; Fola in a yellow top; Susan in a floral-patterned top; and Ella in a black top.
The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident, stating that security agencies have commenced investigations and are actively working towards rescuing the victims.
“At around 8:30 p.m., four female students were kidnapped within the university premises.
“The incident has intensified fears over student safety, especially as the institution is located near communities that have experienced attacks by suspected herdsmen,” Anene reported.
The incident sparked outrage among students, who demanded immediate action from the authorities to secure the release of their abducted colleagues.
However, the management of the university, has suspended academic activities following the abduction of three female engineering students late Tuesday night on the university campus.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the university’s Registrar, Dr. John David, expressed solidarity with the victims and their families. He announced a one-week mid-semester break and directed all students to vacate the school hostels by 4:00 p.m. on February 26, 2025.
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The statement read in part: “Sequel to the unfortunate incident that occurred on campus on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at about 8:00 p.m., where unknown armed men abducted three students between Zamfara Hostel and Ring Road in North Core, the University Management, after a series of consultative meetings with security agencies and stakeholders, condemns the incident in its entirety.
“Government and security agencies have been duly informed of the unfortunate event. All staff, students, and the general public are urged to remain calm as security agencies are working tirelessly to secure the release of the abducted students.
“As a result, the Inaugural Lecture scheduled for today, February 26, 2025, has been postponed indefinitely. Additionally, in solidarity with the students and parents of the kidnapped students, the university has granted a one-week mid-semester break to adequately address security concerns on campus.
“Consequently, all students are to vacate their hostels before 4:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 26, 2025.”
The university assured students and staff that security measures are being reinforced to prevent further incidents.
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