JUST IN: Armed Kidnappers Invade ABU Staff Quarters, Abduct Lecturer

Unknown Gunmen have reportedly abducted a lecturer at the Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU) Zaria on Monday.

News of the incident was disclosed by the institution’s Head of Public Affairs Directorate, Auwalu Umar via a statement on Monday.

“At about 12:50 am on Monday, 23rd November 2020 kidnappers invaded the house of a staff member of the University on Sardauna Cresent, Area BZ, Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria.

“They went away him along with his wife and daughter,” Umar said.

The institution said operative of the police had immediately intervened following intelligence from its security outfit.

“There was an exchange of fire between the kidnappers and the mobile police operatives. When it was clear that they would be overpowered, the kidnappers ran into the bush along with the victims.

“As the police went after them up to Kasuwar Da’a village bordering the University, the kidnappers then released the wife and the daughter and went away with the husband.

“Some empty shells were recovered from the scene.

“The Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies, as well as all relevant government establishments have been duly informed of the unfortunate incident.

“The Vice-Chancellor urges the University community to remain calm and vigilant to avoid the recurrence of the incident,” the statement said.