In the early hours of Tuesday, suspected armed bandits attacked the staff quarters of the University of Abuja, in Nigeria’s capital and abducted four staff to unknown location.
Confirming the development in a statement, spokesman of the University, Habib Yakoob, said safety officers in conjunction with security personnel were promptly mobilised to secure the university.
He also added that the school is still on the trace of the people that were kidnapped.
“Suspected bandits attacked the staff quarters of the University in the early hours of today (Tuesday). Our safety officers, in conjunction with security personnel, mobilised to secure the quarters.
“However, 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. This is a sad day for us, indeed,” the statement reads.
