A disturbing trend of kidnappings continues in Enugu State, Nigeria, with the latest victim being Prof. Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Dean of the School of General Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
Details of the Abduction
- Prof. Ujam, a senior lecturer in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, was abducted on Sunday along the Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road.
- The incident is part of a series of abductions in the area over the past week.
- Multiple road users have been kidnapped daily, sparking concerns about safety despite numerous police and military checkpoints.
Reactions
- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNN chapter, confirmed the abduction on their WhatsApp platform.
- Social media influencer Chijinkem Ugwuanyi called for prayers for Prof. Ujam’s safe return.
- The Enugu Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, has yet to comment on the report.
Growing Concerns
The recurring abductions along the Ugwuogo-Opi-Nsukka Road have raised concerns about the effectiveness of security measures in the area.
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