The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has ordered the immediate closure of the institution following the abduction of three students by unknown armed men.
According to an internal memo titled “Security Situation on Campus” issued on Wednesday, the university confirmed the abduction of the students at around 8:00 pm on Tuesday between Zamfara Hostel and Ring Road in North Core.
The university management condemned the incident, stating that the government and security agencies had been informed of the unfortunate event.
“That university management, in solidarity with the students and parents of the abducted students, has granted a one-week mid-semester break to all students to adequately address the security challenges on campus,” the memo stated.
“Consequently, all students are to vacate their hostels before 4:00 pm today, February 26, 2025.”
A senior staff member of the university, who requested anonymity, confirmed the abduction of the female students on campus.