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Panic In UNN As Gunmen Abduct Dean, Others
Professor Oguejiofo Ujam, a renowned academic at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), was abducted on Sunday while traveling along the Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road.
The professor, who serves as the Dean of the School of General Studies and a lecturer in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, was reportedly kidnapped alongside other travelers on this notorious route.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that a social media influencer, Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, confirmed the incident on Facebook, calling for prayers for the professor’s safe return.
A colleague from UNN also shared the distressing news on the ASUU UNN chapter’s WhatsApp group, urging members to join in the plea for his release.
The recent spate of kidnappings along the Ugwuogo-Opi-Nsukka Road has raised significant concerns about the deteriorating security situation in the region.
Despite the presence of numerous police and military checkpoints, the frequency of abductions has continued to escalate, leaving residents and travelers alike in fear.
As the authorities grapple with this alarming trend, calls for increased security measures and effective law enforcement strategies have grown louder.
The safety of commuters and residents along this vital road remains a pressing issue that demands immediate attention.
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