Senator Natasha condemns abduction of Confluence University students

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Senator Natasha

Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reacted to the invasion Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTECH, Osara, saying it is unacceptable. Reports said the school was stormed by bandits on Thursday night, with several students who were studying for the forthcoming semester examination abducted.

Natasha, in a statement on Friday, equally called for improved security across Kogi State, describing the attack as 'unfortunate and unacceptable,' adding that innocent students should not be subjected to such a heinous act. She stressed that learning environments must be protected from such attacks and urged security agencies to ensure the safe release of the students and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The lawmaker offered her support and assistance to ensure the students' safe return and emphasised the need for measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. According to information released by the university, the attack occurred at approximately 8:23 pm on Thursday, May 9th, when gunmen attacked the university, located in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State and abducted an unspecified number of students who were studying for their first-semester examinations.

 

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