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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the rising cases of student kidnappings across Nigerian tertiary institutions, urging the Federal Government to take immediate action.
Specifically, NANS is calling for the rescue of three female students from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State, who were abducted on February 25.
According to the statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta, NANS National Vice President, Inter-Campus Affairs, Akinbodunse Sileola Felicia, described the abduction of students on and off campus as an alarming trend that must be tackled immediately.
Akinbodunse Sileola Felicia, described the trend as alarming and emphasized the need for urgent action.
She noted that campuses, once considered safe, have become vulnerable to criminal activities, causing psychological and physical trauma to students, parents, and guardians.
To address the issue, NANS recommends that university management reinforce security, especially at night, and that security agencies respond swiftly to rescue abducted students.
“If urgent action is not taken, NANS will not hesitate to mobilize students for nationwide protests until the abducted students are rescued,” Akinbodunse declared.
The association warned that failure to act promptly would embolden criminals to continue their activities.
NANS also criticized the slow response of security agencies and urged the Federal Government, Benue State Government, and security agencies to prioritize student safety and secure the immediate release of the abducted students unharmed.
