Suspected kidnappers have kidnapped a 300-level Mass Communication pupil of the Kwara State College, Malete.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred round 9pm on Sunday when the sufferer was whisked away by some individuals who had been in a car.
The sufferer, recognized as Khadijat Isaiq, was mentioned to be strolling with a pal to her off-campus hostel within the city when she was attacked and kidnapped.
A supply instructed our correspondent that the abductors had contacted the college and demanded a ransom of N50m.
The varsity, in an announcement signed by the Director, College Relations, Abdulrazaq Sanni, mentioned the scholar was kidnapped on Okoru Street in Malete city.
In line with Sani, the varsity administration is working with related safety businesses to safe her launch and make sure the culprits are delivered to ebook.
He mentioned, “The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State, has deployed the anti-kidnapping squad, in addition to the IGP Response Crew to Malete to work in collaboration with native vigilantes and different related businesses, to rescue the sufferer.
“In view of the above, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Akanbi (SAN), needs to advise the college group to be extra safety aware and report any unusual or suspicious actions to the suitable authorities.
“College students are additionally suggested to desist from maintaining late nights and if they need to transfer round, they need to stroll in teams and now have technique of identification always.
“Equally, college students are enjoined to be conscious of their atmosphere and take heed to the corporate they hold.”
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Ajayi Okasanmi, mentioned effort could be intensified to rescue the scholar.
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