Gunmen abduct UNIJOS female professor, husband in Plateau

Etim Effiong

Gunmen have kidnapped a professor of the Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Jos, Grace Ayanbimpe.

It was learnt that the professor was kidnapped in the early hours of Monday alongside her husband by the gunmen who stormed their residence behind Haske Quarters, Lamingo in Jos North Local Government Area of the state

A resident of the community, Philip Dachung, confirmed the incident to the PUNCH in Jos on Monday.

“The kidnappers came to their house around 2 am. They broke into their apartment and shot into the air. Neighbours who were terrified by sounds of gunshots could not come out for the fear of being hit by stray bullets.

“So, this morning, we discovered that the gunmen had taken the professor and her husband away. We don’t know where they are right now,” Dachung said.

A member of staff of the university, who also confirmed the incident, said, “This morning, we got information that Prof Grace Ayanbimpe of the Department of Medical Microbiology was abducted from their residence along with her husband.

“Please, pray for their safe and quick release from their abductors. May we also see the end of insecurity in our country.

The Head, Department of Medical Microbiology of the University of Jos, Dr Mark Okolo, declined to speak on the incident when contacted by the PUNCH correspondent.

Also, the Spokesman of State Police Command, Ubah Ogaba, promised to get back when contacted.