Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu, has called on security agencies to ensure the safe rescue yet-to-be-confirmed number of students of Abia state University (ABSU) who were kidnapped while transiting on a bus along Okigwe- Uturu road.
Describing the incident as ugly, devastating and evil, Kalu commended Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state and Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state for their collective efforts in a bid to rescue the victims from the criminals.
Kalu called on residents of Abia and Imo states to be vigilant, steadfast and peaceful, stressing that the safe release of the abducted students was paramount.
The Senate Chief Whip, who said he was demoralised upon hearing the sad news, urged government at all levels, to work harmoniously in ensuring the prompt and safe release of the abducted students.
Read him: “The abduction of students of Abia State University (ABSU) by hoodlums along Okigwe-Uturu road is totally condemnable.
“The students are the future leaders and as such they don’t deserve to go through this pain.
“I am touched and unhappy.
“All hands must be on deck to secure the release of the abducted students.
“We must join hands with security agencies in exposing the perpetrators of evil acts in the society.
“I applaud the Governors of Abia state and Imo state for working closely with other stakeholders in a bid to ensure the safe release of the abducted students.”
Kalu called on the ABSU community to be calm and optimistic, adding that the fight against kidnapping and other vices was the collective responsibility of all levels of government regardless of political affiliation.
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