In a harrowing incident unfolding on the East-West road in Ughelli, Delta State, scores of tertiary institution students fell victim to suspected armed bandits in a brazen act of violence.
Reports indicate that the students, who were returning from a trip in Calabar, were targeted by gunmen who intercepted and commandeered their vehicle along the busy highway.
As details of the abduction continue to emerge, sources paint a grim picture of the ordeal faced by the kidnapped students, who were forcibly taken into the surrounding bush by the armed assailants. The exact circumstances surrounding the abduction remain murky, leaving the community and authorities grappling with shock and uncertainty.
This distressing development follows closely on the heels of a similar incident in Cross River State, where several students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) were abducted by armed bandits. The recurrence of such audacious attacks underscores the growing threat posed by criminal elements operating with impunity in the region.
Confirming the latest kidnapping, Bright Edafe, the Police spokesman in Delta State, took to social media to address the alarming situation. With the community reeling from yet another brazen act of violence, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for enhanced security measures and concerted efforts to safeguard the lives and well-being of citizens traversing these perilous routes.
As the search for the abducted students intensifies and the investigation unfolds, communities are left to grapple with the unsettling reality of insecurity that continues to pervade the East-West corridor. In the face of such daunting challenges, unity, vigilance, and decisive action are imperative to stem the tide of violence and restore a sense of safety and security for all.
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