ABSU DVC Abducted, Family and School Community in Distress
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) of Abia State University (ABSU), Prof. Godwin Emezue, was abducted yesterday around 7 p.m. while refueling his vehicle at a fuel station.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a shocking turn of events, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) of Abia State University (ABSU), Prof. Godwin Emezue, was abducted yesterday around 7 p.m. while refueling his vehicle at a fuel station. The incident occurred at a fuel station situated in Umuekwule, Amachara, within the Umuahia South Local Government Area.
Reports indicate that the perpetrators, numbering more than three, launched a brazen attack on Prof. Emezue at the fuel station. The assailants forcibly dragged him into a waiting Lexus SUV, seizing the opportunity to also confiscate his wife's ATM card.
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Eyewitnesses at the scene describe a swift and coordinated operation by the kidnappers, who, after accosting Prof. Emezue, quickly fled towards the Imo-Abia border, heading in the direction of the Malaysian market.
Disturbingly, Prof. Emezue's wife, who was present during the incident, provided a harrowing account of the abduction. She recounted the assailants forcefully taking her husband and speeding away, leaving her in shock and distress.
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As of the time of filing this report, the kidnappers have not made any contact with the family, heightening concerns about the motive behind the abduction. The community and academic circles are gripped with anxiety, awaiting updates on the well-being and whereabouts of the respected academician.
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Law enforcement agencies have been alerted, and efforts are underway to track down the perpetrators and secure the safe release of Prof. Godwin Emezue. The Abia State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, is intensifying efforts to bring the kidnappers to justice and ensure the safety of the abducted Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
The university community and associates of Prof. Emezue are expressing deep concern and solidarity, urging authorities to expedite actions towards his safe rescue. The incident underscores the growing security challenges in the region and the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address the menace of kidnapping.
As developments unfold, the public is urged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information to law enforcement agencies to aid in the swift resolution of this distressing situation.
