The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel.
Three students of Federal University of Lafia were abducted by gunmen in Nasarawa State, with police rescuing one of the victims during a search-and-rescue operation while efforts continue to secure the release of the remaining two students.
The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel.
According to the police, the abduction occurred on Tuesday night at Living Seed Lodge, a student accommodation situated in a bushy area on the outskirts of the university’s residential community in Lafia.
The command disclosed that it received a distress call at about 9:20 p.m. from the university’s Chief Security Officer, informing the police that unidentified armed men had stormed the lodge and abducted three students.
The spokesperson said the report triggered an immediate security response ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro Mohammed.
The statement read, “Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, psc, mnips, immediately ordered the deployment of tactical teams, patrol operatives, and other security personnel to the scene.
“The operatives swiftly mobilised and launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation within the surrounding forest.
“The prompt response of the police led to the successful rescue of one of the abducted students.
“Efforts have since been intensified to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining two victims still in captivity and the arrest of the perpetrators,” he said.
The police said the Commissioner had directed all operational and intelligence assets of the command to sustain the operation until the remaining victims were rescued safely.
Mohammed also assured residents that the command would spare no effort in tracking down those responsible for the attack and ensuring they face justice.
The police appealed to residents to remain calm but vigilant, urging members of the public to support security agencies by providing credible and timely information that could aid the ongoing rescue operation.
Residents were further advised to promptly report any suspicious movement or unusual activity to the nearest police station.
