The Rector of the College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State, Mr. Hans Senwua, was yesterday kidnapped by unknown gun men,

The kidnap of the Rector did not go down well with the student of the institution as they took to the street to protest the dastardly act. The student marched through the streets; bring business and commercial activities to a halt. The student later stormed the personal house of the governor; destroying valuables which prompted the police to bring the situation under control.

Confirming the development, Governor Gabriel Suswam, who lamented the security situation in parts of the state, said the protest had taken a political dimension. Suswam said: “The Rector visited my house in Katsina-Ala two days ago, only for some criminals to abduct him last night. “At the moment, students have taken over the town, making bonfire, shooting indiscriminately and harassing anybody perceived to be a politician.”

The Governor said he had already briefed security operatives on the matter and charged them to ensure the perpetrators were apprehended and brought to justice. When contacted, state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hyacinth Dagala, who confirmed the incident, said no arrest had been made.