Abducted UNILORIN student left in Kwara forest, regains consciousness

Suspected kidnappers and armed robbers at the weekend abducted a female 100 Level student of the University of Ilorin within the school premises.

The victim of the kidnap incident, Moyosore Bright of the Zoology Department, University of Ilorin, was abducted at about 2:00 pm on Friday and regained consciousness in a bush, several kilometres away from the Ilorin metropolis, at about 7:00 pm of same day.

The Tribune gathered that the student had boarded a mini bus, popularly called “korope”, at the school terminus on the main campus along side other students with the intent of heading to her hostel at Tanke area, very close to the institution.

In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state command of the Nigeria Police, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Sunday, said that the female student had to find her way back to Ilorin metropolis when she regained consciousness in the bush

The PPRO, who said that there was no mark of violence on the kidnap victim, added that her mobile handset was intact but some items were stolen from her; namely, gold chain, ATM Cards and a sum of N3,000.

“On 27th January, 2024 at about 2200hrs. The DPO Tanke received an information that a 100 level student of the University of Ilorin was abducted within the school premises.

“Upon receipt of the information, DPO and team responded promptly. Preliminary Investigation revealed that on 26th January, 2024 at about 1400hrs a female student named Moyosore Bright of Zoology Department, University of Ilorin boarded a mini bus (korope) at the school terminus on main campus along side other students with the intent of heading to her hostel at Tanke.

“However, she suddenly regained consciousness in the bush at about 1900hrs of same day several kilometers away from Ilorin metropolis.

“No mark of violence on her while her mobile handset was intact but the following items stolen from her:

1. A gold chain
2. ATM Cards
3. 3000 naira.

“Investigation is ongoing to track down the culprits who perpetrated this act.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP VICTOR OLAIYA (psc+), reassures the public that the command will remain steadfast towards fighting all forms of crimes and criminalities while providing a secure environment for the good people of Kwara.

“The CP further urged everyone to report any suspicious movement of person(s) or item(s) they come across to the nearest Police Station or through any of the following emergency contact numbers:- 07032069501 or 08125275046. You can also reach out via the social media handle on X(formally Twitter) @kwara_ppro.”