Gunmen in the early hours of today, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 invaded the Senior Staff Quarters of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) at the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The incident happened at about 1am, where professors and their children were abducted.

Abducted persons include;

Professor  Bassey Ubom, his son and daughter; Professor  Obanza Malam, Sambo Mohammed and Dr. Tobit.

Sharing the tragic incident on its Facebook page, the University of Abuja wrote;

Suspected bandits attacked the staff quarters of the University in the early hours of today.

Our Safety officers, in conjunction with security personnel,  mobilized to secure the quarters. 

We have report that four of our staff and their children were, nevertheless, abducted by the evil men.

 Efforts are being made to ensure their safe return. A sad day for us, indeed!  😢😭