Bandits invade University of Abuja, abduct staff, children

The authorities at the University of Abuja said Tuesday morning that suspected bandits evaded the staff quarters of the school and abducted four staff members and their children, early hours of the day.

In a short statement confirming the attack, the university said, “Suspected bandits attacked the staff quarters of the University in the early hours of today.

“Our Safety officers, in conjunction with security personnel, mobilised to secure the quarters.

“We have report that four of our staff and their children were, nevertheless, abducted by the evil men.

“Efforts are being made to ensure their safe return. A sad day for us, indeed.”

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Confirming the attack, spokesperson of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Josephine Adeh, said security operatives were on top of the situation.

She did not give details of the number of persons abducted.

But a resident who spoke to the media said sporadic gunshots started at 12:14am before the victims were whisked away.

Another resident said seven persons were abducted in the attack. He said the gunmen operated for over two hours.