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Gunmen abduct Nasarawa State University lecturer in Keffi

Dr. Comfort Adokwe, a lecturer at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), was reportedly abducted by unidentified gunmen in Keffi on Sunday.

Reports indicate that Dr. Adokwe, who is associated with the Faculty of Administration at the university and serves as a Deputy Director of Gender Studies, was taken from her residence in Angwan Jaba, Keffi, on Sunday night by the assailants.

Comrade Ali Sule, Chairman of the Community Development Association, confirmed this incident to the media. He stated that the gunmen forcibly entered the lecturer’s property late at night and then transported her to an undisclosed location.

He said “It’s true, our beloved sister, Dr Comfort Adokwe, was kidnapped last night by unknown gunmen at her Residence at Angwan Jaba here in Keffi.

“We pray that God keeps her safe, secure, and protected and returns her safely to us.

“We are calling on security agencies to move into action and bring her back safely.”

Notably, just a few days prior, four students from the same university were kidnapped from their hostel near Angwan Kare.

As of the time of this report, the Nasarawa State Police Command has not officially confirmed or refuted the incident.

Oladipo

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