The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA).
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lafia.
Nansel said the command received a report of the incident from the institution’s Chief Security Officer (CSO) on Tuesday at about 9:20 p.m.
According to him, the CSO informed 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.
“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,” he said.
The police spokesperson assured residents that no effort would be spared in bringing those responsible for the crime to justice.
He urged members of the public to remain calm and vigilant while continuing to support security agencies with timely and credible information that could aid ongoing operations.
Nansel also advised residents to promptly report any suspicious movement or activity to the nearest police station for immediate response.
