Security operatives in Nasarawa State have launched a massive manhunt following the abduction of six students by suspected gunmen in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state.
The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday night after armed men invaded a students’ lodge located at Anguwar Ninzo, on the outskirts of Gudi town, throwing residents into panic.
Confirming the incident, the Nasarawa State Police Command said the Commissioner of Police, Shettima Jauro-Mohammed, visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment as authorities intensified efforts to rescue the abducted students.
According to the command, the attackers stormed the off-campus lodge and forcefully whisked away several occupants to an undisclosed location before fleeing the area.
The police commissioner assured residents that security agencies were working round the clock to track down the perpetrators and secure the safe return of the victims.
He disclosed that a combined security operation involving personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and other tactical units had already been deployed to comb nearby forests and suspected hideouts linked to criminal activities in the area.
The incident has sparked renewed concerns over the rising cases of insecurity and attacks on students in parts of the country, especially around off-campus hostels located in vulnerable communities.
Residents and students in the area have called on security agencies to strengthen surveillance and provide adequate protection to prevent further attacks.
While authorities have urged members of the public to remain calm and report any useful information that could assist ongoing rescue operations.
