The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State, has said three students of the university were kidnapped by suspected gunmen on Tuesday.  

The university made the disclosure in a circular signed by the Registrar, Dr John David to journalists on Wednesday in Makurdi.

Mr David said that the three students whose names were withheld were abducted at about 8pm between Zamfara Hostel and Ring Road in North Core of the university.

The registrar stated that the government and the security agencies had been duly informed of the incident.

He said, “The management, after a series of consultative meetings with security agencies and stakeholders, made some resolutions. That all staff, students and the general public are enjoined to remain calm as security agencies are working tirelessly to effect the release of the abducted students. That the inaugural lecture scheduled for Wednesday is postponed indefinitely. That the university management, in solidarity with the students and parents of the abducted students, granted a one-week mid-semester break to all students to adequately address the security challenges on campus. Consequently, students are to vacate their hostels before 4:00pm today (Wednesday).’’ 

Meanwhile, the Police Command in Benue State also confirmed the incident.  

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene, said that the command had commenced full investigation into the incident.

 Anene said that further developments would be communicated to the public in due course.

(NAN)