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Police hunt abductors of Ogun poly students

From The Punch · () English

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  • Ogun State Police Command is actively searching for gunmen who abducted an unspecified number of individuals from a private hostel near Gateway ICT Polytechnic.
  • The incident occurred Wednesday night in the Ipara area, causing panic among students and residents, with conflicting reports on the number of victims.
  • The Students' Union Government confirmed abductions but urged the public to disregard unverified numbers, expressing confidence in ongoing rescue efforts by security agencies.

The Ogun State Police Command has initiated a comprehensive manhunt for gunmen responsible for abducting an unspecified number of individuals from a private hostel in the Ipara area. Tactical teams and intelligence operatives are intensifying efforts to secure the release of the victims.

Although there were victims of abduction during the incident, we wish to clarify that the number of abducted persons currently being circulated is unverified and should not be regarded as official.

— Students' Union GovernmentThe SUG clarified the situation regarding the number of abducted students from the private hostel.

The attack targeted a private student hostel located off Paraga Road, Ipara, where students of the Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Sapaade, reside. The incident, which took place Wednesday night, has created significant panic among students and the local community, fueled by circulating, unverified reports on social media regarding the number of people taken.

The Students' Union Government (SUG) of the institution clarified that the attack did not happen on the polytechnic campus but at an off-campus private hostel. They confirmed that gunmen invaded the facility around 7:45 p.m., firing shots but causing no fatalities. While acknowledging that some individuals were abducted, the SUG stressed that the exact number remains unconfirmed and urged the public to rely on official statements.

While the abduction is real and deeply unfortunate, many of the stories currently in circulation do not accurately represent the facts and only serve to create unnecessary fear and panic within the school community.

— Students' Union GovernmentThe SUG urged the public to disregard exaggerated reports and focus on verified information.

"Although there were victims of abduction during the incident, we wish to clarify that the number of abducted persons currently being circulated is unverified and should not be regarded as official," the SUG stated. They assured that the matter has been reported to the police and other security agencies, expressing faith in their ongoing rescue operations. The union also advised students to prioritize accommodation in secure, populated areas to minimize vulnerability to criminal attacks.

The Ogun State Police Command is aware of the abduction incident reported at a priva

— Babaseyi OluseyiThe Police Public Relations Officer confirmed the command's awareness and ongoing rescue operations.
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