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From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi
The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, (JOSTUM), former Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), has closed the school campus for the period of one week to enable them address the security situation in the institution.
The management took the decision sequel to the abduction of female students of the institution by gunmen on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
It was gathered that the students were kidnapped at the university premises at about 8:30pm while on their away to the lecture hall to read.
Other university students immediately protested round the school campus demanding immediate action from the school authorities to ensure the release of their mates, a development which degenerated the security situation in the school.
Responding to the development, the University Management condemned the incident in its entirety saying the Government and the Security Agencies have been duly informed on the unfortunate incident.
In solidarity with the students and parents of the abducted students, the management immediately urged all students to proceed on one week break to enable them address the security challenges on Campus.
The statement signed by the school’s registrar, Dr. John U. David read “Sequel to the unfortunate incident that occurred on Campus, Tuesday, 25 February, 2025 at about 8:00pm where unknown armed men abducted three students between Zamfara Hostel and Ring Road in North Core, the University Management after series of consultative meetings with Security Agencies and stakeholders condemns the action in its entirety.
“That all staff, students and the general public are enjoined to remain calm as security agencies are working tirelessly to effect the release of the abducted students.
“That the Inaugural Lecture scheduled for today, 26th February, 2025, is postponed indefinitely.
“That the University Management in solidarity with the students and parents of the abducted students, granted a one-week mid-semester break to all students, so as to adequately address the security challenges on Campus.”
“Consequently, all students are to vacate their hostels before 4:00pm on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025.”
