Unknown gunmen on Monday invaded the staff quarters of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria in Kaduna State and abducted a staff of the university alongside his wife and daughter.
The Director Public affairs of ABU, Mallam Auwalu Umar, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the incident took place around 12:50am at the Sardauna Crescent on the university’s main campus.
The statement, however, explained that the wife and daughter were released following the intervention of security official which later resulted in a gun battle between the police and the Kidnappers.
The statement which titled, ‘Armed kidnappers invade ABU, abduct staff on Monday, said:
“At about 12:50am on Monday, 23rd November 2020, kidnappers invaded the house of a staff member of the University on Sardauna Crescent, Area BZ, Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria. They went away with him along with his wife and daughter.
“The University Security Division quickly informed the operatives of the Police Intelligence Response Team that advanced to the scene following the distress call.
“There was an exchange of fire between the kidnappers and the mobile police operatives.
“When it was clear that they would be overpowered, the kidnappers ran into the bush along with the victims.
“As the police went after them up to Kasuwar Da’a village bordering the University, the kidnappers then released the wife and the daughter and went away with the husband.
“Some empty shells were recovered from the scene.
“The Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies, as well as all relevant government establishments have been duly informed of the unfortunate incident.”
According to the statement, the Vice-Chancellor urges the University community to remain calm and vigilant to avoid the recurrence of the incident.
