The Students’ Union Government of the University of Ibadan has confirmed the abduction of a 300-level law student while returning from a religious conference in Imo State.
SUG President Mr. Temidayo Adeboye said in a statement Friday that the student, identified simply as Tomisin, was kidnapped alongside seven others. The group was travelling with National General Director of the Scripture Union Student Fellowship, Mr. Uwem Cosmos, and other participants after attending the Scripture Union National Conference at the Camp of Faith, Okigwe, Imo.
Tomisin serves as National Secretary of the Scripture Union Student Fellowship, Nigeria, and Vice President of the fellowship’s UI chapter.
–Only one UI student unaccounted for—
Adeboye clarified that contrary to reports on social media, only one UI student is missing. “Reports claiming that eight UI students are missing are inaccurate. Tomisin is the only University of Ibadan student currently unaccounted for in the incident,” he said.
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The student’s disappearance came to light after she failed to sit for faculty examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Another UI student from the Department of Music who also attended the conference has since returned safely.
The union said it has initiated engagements to ascertain facts and has contacted religious organisations and security agencies to facilitate intervention.
—Institution unaware of trip—
UI Director of Public Relations Mrs. Joke Akinpelu confirmed the institution was aware of the incident but was not informed about the trip. She said the incident occurred on Saturday and that Tomisin was the only UI student abducted.
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“The student left the university without officially notifying the institution of her destination,” she said.
Students and members of the Scripture Union have called for prayers and urgent efforts to secure the victims’ release, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
