In a resolute move to combat insecurity, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has sanctioned the enlistment of 20 vigilantes who will be strategically stationed at different off-campus sites.
During a recent interview with the media, Professor Abdullahi Modibbo, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of NSUK, emphasized the university’s unwavering commitment to addressing the threat of kidnapping and safeguarding the well-being of both faculty and students.
“Kidnapping is a source of concern to the management of the institution, even though we know it is a national problem.
“For those on campus, we don’t have much problem because we are collaborating with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
“For those off campus, we have approved the recruitment of 20 vigilantes that will be strategically trained to do their job in various nooks and crannies of the various off-campus locations. This is one of the efforts we are making to ensure the security of staff and students,” Modibo said.
It’s worth noting that the institution experienced a recent incident in which both students and lecturers were kidnapped and subsequently released only after paying ransom.
Just a few days ago, Dr. Monica Adokwe, a lecturer in the Faculty of Administration at the university, regained her liberty following the payment of an undisclosed sum to her abductors.
