Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have kidnapped a first-year feminine pupil of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, whereas one other particular person was shot and injured throughout an assault on an off-campus pupil residential space in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incidents occurred at about 8.40 pm on Saturday, heightening considerations in regards to the security of scholars dwelling exterior the college campus.
A pupil, who spoke to journalists in Jos on Sunday on situation of anonymity, confirmed the kidnapping, saying the sufferer had gone out with one other feminine pupil when she was seized by the attackers.
“Yes, the student was taken away by the attackers last night, and we have not seen her since then. She lives off campus, but I don’t know her personally,” the scholar mentioned.
He lamented the rising insecurity within the space and appealed to safety companies to make sure the protected rescue of the kidnapped pupil.
A member of the college neighborhood, who spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of he was not authorised to remark publicly, mentioned the establishment was conscious of the incident.
“The university is aware of a reported shooting incident in one of the off-campus student residential areas. This would be the second such incident in four weeks,” he mentioned.
“While the incident did not occur within the university campus, which remains our direct responsibility to secure, we are deeply concerned that any of our students living off campus should face such threats to their safety,” he added.
“The administration of Prof. Shadrack Best has made concerted efforts to offer protected and safe on-campus lodging for all college students.
“However, due to severe financial constraints, the university is currently able to accommodate only about 1,000 students in its halls of residence,” he mentioned.
The employees member mentioned the college appreciated the help of its Visitor and Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, in addition to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), for offering crucial infrastructure.
“The university will continue to engage relevant authorities to expand both accommodation and security for our nearly 20,000 students,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Plateau State Police Command’s public relations officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, couldn’t be reached for remark on the time of submitting this report.
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