In a brazen attack on Tuesday night, armed individuals invaded a student lodge in Anguwar Ninzo, on the outskirts of Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The assailants seized several occupants, sparking an immediate security response from the state police command. Spokesperson SP Ramhan Nansel confirmed that seven people were taken, including six from the Faculty of Engineering at Nasarawa State University’s Gudi Campus and a visitor present during the raid.
The police have since ramped up efforts to locate the victims and apprehend the perpetrators. Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro Mohammed personally assessed the scene and assured the university community that all necessary measures are being deployed for a safe rescue. He emphasized the command’s unwavering commitment to freeing the captives and bringing the criminals to justice.
To bolster the operation, the Area Commander in Akwanga has been reassigned to coordinate on-the-ground activities until the mission is complete. A joint task force comprising the Nigeria Police Force, DSS, military, NSCDC, local vigilantes, and other tactical units has been formed to scour the area. Residents are advised to stay calm but alert, reporting any pertinent information to security agencies to support the ongoing search and investigation.