Three students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) have been abducted by suspected gunmen in Nasarawa State, with one of the victims later rescued by security operatives.
The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel.
According to the police, the university's Chief Security Officer reported the abduction at about 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday. The students were said to have been taken from Living Seed Lodge, a private hostel located in a bushy area on the outskirts of the university's student residential community.
Following the report, the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, ordered the immediate deployment of tactical teams, patrol officers and other security personnel to the area.
Police operatives launched a search-and-rescue operation in the surrounding forest, leading to the rescue of one of the abducted students.
The command said efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the remaining two students and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
The police also urged residents to remain vigilant and provide useful information that could assist security operations. Members of the public were advised to report any suspicious movement or activity to the nearest police station.
