In a shocking incident that unfolded in the early hours of the morning, armed gunmen attacked and abducted students at Pregnant Lodge in Gandu, situated opposite the Federal University of Lafia. The assailants, yet to be identified, forcefully entered the lodge, taking over 20 students captive, while two managed a daring escape by seeking refuge in the ceiling.
Gandu, particularly in proximity to the Federal University of Lafia, has become a consistent hotspot for criminal activities, with a recurring pattern of kidnappings and robberies persisting over the past two months.
Chronicles Reporters received firsthand accounts from students residing in the vicinity, shedding light on the community’s escalating security concerns. Faced with the unrelenting threat to their safety, the aggrieved students decided to voice their discontent through a peaceful protest.
Taking to the main road, the students aimed to draw attention to the persistent insecurity in their neighborhood. However, their call for action took a dramatic turn when, after forty minutes into the protest, law enforcement arrived at the scene. Reports indicate that the police responded by firing tear gas at the protesting students, resulting in one student fainting. Fortunately, she is now in the process of gradual recovery.
Adding to the distressing narrative, another correspondent revealed that the police and other security agencies allegedly failed to intervene, opting instead to disperse the peaceful protesters with tear gas.
Chronicles Reporters will continue to closely monitor and report on these troubling developments, seeking answers and accountability in the face of the rising wave of criminality in Gandu.