Suspected Bandits Invade Varsity, as Security Operatives Foil Attempt Abduction of Students

Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded Plateau State University (PLASU), but were repelled by the security operatives of the institution.

The school authority said the gunmen invaded the female hostel of the institution in Bokkos on Tuesday night but there was no abduction.

John Agams, public relations officer of the institution who spoke with NAN, confirmed the incident.

Agams said the bandits’ intent was to kidnap the students but they were repelled by the local security operatives in the university.

“It is true that gunmen attempted to kidnap some of our students, but it was repelled by our local security men,” he said.

“In the process, one student was injured, but no student was abducted.

“The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Benard Matur, is currently at the school premises and appealing to students to be peaceful.”