Three University of Calabar Students Reportedly Abducted from Campus Hostels in Calabar, Cross River State
Confirming the unfortunate incident, the police spokesperson in Cross River State, SP Irene Ugbe, revealed that the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has launched a concerted effort to secure the safe release of the abducted students.
In a harrowing development, three students from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) were reportedly abducted from their campus hostels in Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State. The incident occurred on Thursday night, sending shockwaves through the university community and beyond.
While details surrounding the abduction remain scant, sources within the university identified the abducted students as Ojang Precious Ebejin, a 200-level student of the Department of Medicine and Surgery; Ugwu Chukwuemeka, a 300-level student of the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology; and Damilola Dickson, a final-year student of the same department.
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Confirming the unfortunate incident, the police spokesperson in Cross River State, SP Irene Ugbe, revealed that the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has launched a concerted effort to secure the safe release of the abducted students. However, the exact circumstances of the abduction, including the location, remain undisclosed by authorities.
The abduction of the UNICAL students has reignited concerns over the security situation in the region, prompting calls for heightened vigilance and proactive measures to safeguard the lives and well-being of students and residents alike.
As investigations into the incident continue, the UNICAL community and concerned stakeholders await updates with bated breath, hoping for a swift and successful resolution to the unsettling ordeal.