Four Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) students were abducted by armed persons on Monday night.
The event happened close to Angwan Kare, near BCG.
According to a witness, it happened around 10:30 p.m.
Rahila Hanya, a student in SLT 100Level, Josephine Gershon, a student in computer science 100Level, Rosemary Samuel, a student in business administration 100Level, and Goodness Samuel – 100-Level Geography.
The Student Union Government chairman, Comrade Oshafu Nuhu Abdulrahman, responded to the event in a statement made available to Platinum Times. He denounced the act and urged students to maintain their composure and participate in prayers as attempts were made to ensure their release in good health.
In order to help security organizations connected to the student community do their jobs, he asked students of the university to be aware and report any suspicious activity taking place near the school.
“The Students’ Union Government, under the leadership of Comrade Oshafu Nuhu Abdulrahman, wishes to condemn the barbaric act which occurred last night where four students (Rahila Hanya-5LT 100 Level, Josephine Gershon-COM. SCIENCE 100 Level, Rosemary Samuel-BUSINESS ADMIN 100 Level and Goodness Samuel-Geography 100 Level) of our noble institution were kidnapped.
“We urge everyone to remain calm and join hands in prayer as efforts are in place to secure their release in sound health.
“Lastly, students are advised to be on alert and to report any suspicious movement around the campuses to enable swift response from security agencies attached to student communities,” he said.