UNIZIK Students Unite to Secure Ransom for Kidnapped Classmate, Francisca Chioma
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) students mobilize to raise N2 million ransom for abducted classmate Francisca Chioma, highlighting community solidarity in the face of adversity.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, students at the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, have mobilized efforts to secure the release of one of their own, Francisca Chioma, who was reportedly abducted while en route to attend a funeral ceremony.
Francisca Chioma, a dedicated student of the Science Education Department, has been missing since Friday, April 5th, after embarking on a journey to pay her last respects at a burial in a community within Anambra State. Despite frantic attempts to reach her via phone, her whereabouts remained unknown, sending shockwaves through her campus community, friends, and family.
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Confirming the distressing situation, UNIZIK's Chief Security Officer, Ken Chukwurah, disclosed that relevant security agencies have been alerted and are actively involved in the investigation. Chukwurah further revealed that the perpetrators have established contact with Chioma's family, though it remains uncertain whether a ransom demand has been made.
Reports circulating on social media indicate that the kidnappers initially demanded a staggering N10 million for Chioma's release, a sum eventually negotiated down to N2 million. With the deadline for payment looming, Chioma's classmates and friends have launched a fervent appeal for public support and donations to raise the ransom, given the financial strain her family faces in meeting the demand.
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In a poignant plea posted on social media by a concerned classmate, Collins C., the urgency of the situation is palpable. "Francisca Oma Went Missing!" the post reads, detailing the harrowing circumstances of her abduction and the daunting ransom demand. The appeal implores for prayers, guidance, and financial assistance to secure Chioma's safe return.
In response to the unfolding crisis, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, has urged individuals with pertinent information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
As the UNIZIK community rallies behind Francisca Chioma, fervent hopes and prayers are directed toward her swift and safe reunion with loved ones. The solidarity and resilience demonstrated by students in the face of adversity underscore the unwavering spirit of compassion and camaraderie within the university.
The entire UNIZIK community stands united in solidarity with Francisca Chioma and her family, fervently advocating for her safe release and swift return home.
