“Management also noted that these incidents happen very early in the morning and late in the evening.”
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, has issued a security alert following recent kidnappings near the university's main gate.
In a statement from the office of the school’s registrar, Chiedozie Uba, on Tuesday, September 10, the university management expressed concern over the spate of kidnapping incidents along the Obinze-Ihiagwa Road, which occur early in the morning and late in the evening.
The statement reads, “Management of the University has noted recent kidnapping incidents on the Obinze-Ihlagwa Road, very close to the University Main gate.
“Management also noted that these incidents happen very early in the morning and late in the evening.”
To protect students, the university advised them to limit their movements outside the campus during specific hours.
"Students are directed to shun unnecessary movements out/into the University between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. to avoid falling victim to the activities of these hoodlums," the management stated.
The university further urged students to remain vigilant and to keep their families informed of their whereabouts. "Students are also enjoined to be vigilant and inform their parents, guardians or any significant other of their movements," the statement added.
The directives, aimed at enhancing student safety, have been issued for immediate compliance.
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