- By Safiu Kehinde
A female student of the University of Ilorin has been abducted by people suspected to be kidnapper.
However, it was gathered that the abductors who reportedly picked her up in a small commercial bus popularly called “Korope” later abandoned her in a forest far away from the Ilorin metropolis after dispossessing her of some of her valuables.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP. Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, while confirming the development on Sunday in Ilorin, said the DPO Tanke receivedinformation on Jan. 27, 2024, at about 2200hrs that a 100 level student of the University of Ilorin was abducted within the school premises.
“Upon receipt of the information, DPO and team responded promptly.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that on 26th January, 2024 at about1400hrs a female student named Moyosore Bright of Zoology Department, University of Ilorin, boarded a mini bus (korope) at the school terminus on main campus along side other students with the intent of heading to her hostel at Tanke.
“However, she suddenly regained consciousness in the bush at about 1900hrs of same day several kilometers away from Ilorin metropolis.
“No mark of violence on her while her mobile handset was intact but the following items were stolen from her: gold chain, ATM Cards and N3000 cash.
“Investigation is ongoing to track down the culprits who perpetrated this act,” the statement read in part.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Victoria Olaiya, reassured the residents that the command would remain steadfast towards fighting all forms of crimes and criminalities while providing a secured environment for the good people of Kwara.
“The police boss however urged everyone to report any suspicious movement of persons or items they come across to the nearest police station or through any of the following emergency contact numbers:- 07032069501 or 08125275046.”
The new has sent jitters among students of the institution.