Unilorin female student kidnapped within school premises

The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the attempted kidnap of a 100-level student of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) within the school premises.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP. Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Sunday in Ilorin.

“The DPO Tanke received an information 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.