The Vice chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof Shehu Abubakar Rahman has declared the kidnapped of four students

According to a press statement signed by the head of Information and Public Relations unit of the University, Abubakar Ibrahim, the event took place on 13th January 2022 at about 11:30pm.

The statement said the kidnapped incident took place at Mararaba, a community located close to the university.

Prof Rahman reaffirms that kidnapping of students constitutes one of the most serious threats to education in Nasarawa State in particular and Nigeria in general.

The VC expressed his deep sympathy to the families of the abducted students, assuring them that serious efforts are being taken to ensure their quick rescue.

He said he has since visited the area where the students were kidnapped and has personally reported the matter to the commissioner of police in the state.

The University don said he has also contacted other security agencies and appealed to them to work tirelessly for the safe and quick return of the students

He urged students of the University to pay more attention to security related matters, remain calm and go about their normal activities at the campuses of the University, as additional measures have been put in place to guarantee adequate safety of lives and properties within and outside the campuses.