The Chief Whip of the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has condemned the abduction of students of Abia State University, Uturu at Okigwe, Imo State.
In a press statement released on Thursday, OUK made it clear that all hands must be on deck for the release of the students.
Recall that on Wednesday, some gunmen accosted a car carrying some students in Okigwe road, while some escaped the gunmen, one is still held in captivity.
According to a statement by the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, on Thursday, the state government are working to release the remaining student.
OUK wrote below;
“The abduction of students of Abia State University (ABSU) by unidentified criminals along Okigwe-Uturu road is totally condemnable and unacceptable.
The students are our children and future leaders of tomorrow and as such they don’t deserve to go through this emotional trauma.
I am not only touched but extremely disturbed by this sad and ugly development. Moving forward all hands must be on deck to secure the release of the abducted students unharmed.
We must work in synergy with security agencies in exposing the perpetrators of evil acts in the society.
I however, appreciate the prompt response of the Governors of Abia and Imo states in working closely with other stakeholders in a bid to ensure the safe release of the abducted students.
On my path I have established contacts with the relevant security agencies to ensure the safety return of these students as well as putting in place proactive measures.
I also appeal to their parents as well as the ABSU community to be calm and optimistic,the fight against kidnapping and other vices remains a collective responsibility of all levels of government regardless of political affiliation.
We will succeed!
Chief Whip of the Senate
Senator Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu (MON)
