The Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, which was formerly called Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has ordered the closure of the institution.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that this was sequel to the abduction of three students at the institution’s campus.
The Registrar, Dr John David announced this decision in an internal memo titled ‘Security Situation on Campus’ on Wednesday.
The institution has confirmed the abduction of the three students by unknown gunmen noting that this happened at about 8:00 pm on Tuesday between Zamfara Hostel and Ring Road in North Core.
The university has directed students to vacate their hostels to allow the management team look into matters that have to do with security on campus.
‘That university management, in solidarity with the students and parents of the abducted students, has granted a one-week mid-semester break to all students to adequately address the security challenges on campus.
Consequently, all students are to vacate their hostels before 4:00 pm today, February 26, 2025’ the Registrar said.
Spokesperson for the state police command, Catherine Anene, a Chief Superintendent of Police, has also confirmed the incident.
‘We received information that two students were kidnapped by unknown gunmen. An investigation is ongoing’ Anene said-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
