UNIJOS alumni condemn abduction of 20 medical students

The University of Jos Alumni Association, Plateau state chapter has condemned the recent abduction of twenty medical students of the University of Jos and University of Maiduguri by some criminal elements in Benue state.

In a statement signed by its Plateau State chapter chairman, Gad Peter, it pointed out that the  ugly incident once again points to the threat on  highways in the country and a clear and present danger to the search for education and knowledge.

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The Association therefore called on the  Police and other security agencies to ensure a swift and safe rescue of these students and also the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of this dastardly act.

The statement reads, “We condemn without mincing words, this criminal act and hereby call on every citizen and community leaders to expose criminal elements hiding and using their communities for criminal activities.”

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE