Gunmen abduct corps member, varsity student in Jos

Gunmen have abducted a corps member and a 300-level student of the University of Jos in Dong community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. Mr. Solomon Dansura confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Tuesday, explaining that the kidnappers broke into his house on Sunday night as his family was preparing for […]

Gunmen have abducted a corps member and a 300-level student of the University of Jos in Dong community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State.

Mr. Solomon Dansura confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Tuesday, explaining that the kidnappers broke into his house on Sunday night as his family was preparing for bed. Dansura’s sister-in-law and a guest were taken.

Describing the incident as “worrisome,” Dansura recounted that just three minutes after he went to bed, he heard a strange sound from a window. He believed intruders were trying to break into a room. Realizing there were criminals in his home, he fled through the back door to get help. When he returned, he discovered that they had abducted the corps member and the student.

“It is a tragic experience because I have never experienced kidnapping,” he said. “My sister-in-law is a corps member serving in Bauchi and preparing for her wedding. The military and police came to the compound after the perpetrators had succeeded in kidnapping the victims.”

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He added, “The kidnappers called this morning requesting a N50 million ransom. They said that the next time they called, I should have the money ready, and then they ended the call.”

 

Fear grips community after abduction

Daily Trust reports that the abduction has reignited widespread fear in Dong, where residents say kidnappings have become all too common.

District Head Adagwom Kaze Nyam and community leader Nenfort Clifford voiced deep concerns, urging authorities to urgently deploy more security to protect lives and property.

Mrs. Franca Diwa, a women’s leader, and Mildred Bako, a youth activist, warned that unless the government acts fast, Dong could soon be deserted despite its closeness to Jos city, as many families are already relocating and putting their homes up for sale.

Hon. Mark Na’ah, member representing Jos North West in the Plateau State House of Assembly, visited the scene.

He revealed that suspects previously linked to similar kidnappings had been arrested but were later released without trial.

He called for stronger security and justice to end what he described as a “dangerous trend.”

DSP Alabo Alfred, the police spokesperson in the state did not respond to our correspondent’s inquiry on the incident.