Unspecified number of students of Abia State University Uturu, ABSU, have been reportedly abducted by unknown armed men, Vanguard News is reporting.
The incident according to reports occurred Wednesday night as the students were in a commercial bus returning from Okigwe to Uturu around 8:00pm.
Meanwhile, Abia State Government has assured that efforts were being intensified to ensure the safe return of the abducted students. Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu who gave the assurance in a press release said the state government was collaborating with the neighbouring Imo State to rescue the students. [Swipe]