Gunmen Attack CUSTECH University, Kidnap Students

Gunmen Attack CUSTECH University, Kidnap Students

On Thursday night, May 10, 2024, gunmen attacked the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara, Kogi State, kidnapping an unspecified number of students.

Attack Details:

- The attack occurred around 9 pm when students were reading in classrooms for their forthcoming examinations.

- The gunmen invaded the university campus, shooting sporadically while students scrambled for safety.

- Some students who managed to escape reported that the gunmen were shooting at them as they fled the scene.

The exact number of students kidnapped is unknown, but reports suggest that at least 40 students were taken away.

The Kogi State Government has confirmed that some of the abducted students have been rescued, with 14 students reported to have been freed so far.

 The government has assured that efforts are being made to rescue the remaining students and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Reactions:

The Kogi State Government has condemned the attack and assured that security agents are working to ensure the safe return of the students.

The university authorities have postponed the first-semester examinations, which were scheduled to start on Monday, May 13.

Students and parents are in a state of panic, demanding improved security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.