Favour Ayuba, a 100-level female student at Plateau State University (PLASU) in Bokkos, has successfully regained her freedom after being abducted by gunmen within the university community.
The student was abducted on Saturday night at an off-campus student residential area in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, while another person was shot and injured during the incident.
Confirming the development, Acting Public Relations Officer of PLASU, Masara Kim, said the student was abandoned by her captors and subsequently recovered.
“She was abandoned by her captors after the university, in collaboration with a joint security team, launched an operation that forced them to flee on sighting the advancing team,” Kim said.
He further explained the student was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical examination, adding that the university was working with security agencies to ensure the safety of students and staff within and around the institution.
What You Should Know
Favour Ayuba, a first-year student at Plateau State University, was kidnapped by gunmen from an off-campus residence in Bokkos Local Government Area. Following a swift response and joint operation by the university and security forces, her captors abandoned her, leading to her safe recovery and subsequent medical checkup.
- Positive Impact: Highlights the effectiveness of swift security collaboration in rescuing victims and demonstrates institutional commitment to student safety.
- Potential Concerns: Underscores the ongoing security vulnerabilities faced by students living in off-campus residential areas around tertiary institutions.
