One abducted ABSU lecturer regains freedom

Spread the love

By Steve Oko

One of the abuducted lecturers of the Abia State University Uturu, ABSU, Don Chris Afulike of the Department of Mass Communication, has regained his freedom according to university source.

Public Relations Officer PRO of the institution, Mr. Chijioke Nwogu who confirmed this to Wawa News Global in a telephone interview, said the lecturer regained his freedom on Friday night.

He however declined from further information on how the abuducted lecturer was freed but simply said the university community was happy that the victim was out of captivity.

The university Spokesman however, noted that the other victim, Rev. Professor S. O. Eze of the Department of Industrial Chemistry was yet to be freed.

The lecturers along with other commuters were on Thursday evening abuducted by suspected Fulani bandits terrorising motorists on the Uturu/Isuikwuato Road.

They were traveling to Item for a religious programme when the incident occurred.

Their abductors were said to have marched them into the bush after forcing their vehicles to a halt following sporadic shooting.

Abduction for ransom by Fulani bandits has persisted along Isuikwuato/Bende axis despite assurances by security agencies to confront the situation.

Share on Facebook

Save

Steve Oko, Publisher/C.E.O, WaWa News Global. For more information on advert placement and news coverage, contact us on: 08038725600, or via email stevemanofgod2000@yahoo.com; wawanewsglobal@gmail.com Always read WaWa News Global - Your most dependable online news platform for the latest breaking news in Nigeria.