The management of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), has admonished students to desist from unnecessary movements amid the surge in insecurity, particularly kidnappings, around the institution.
The registrar of the university, Mr Chiedozie Uba, gave the advice in a statement issued by the institution and made available to newsmen in Owerri on Wednesday.
“The management of the university has noted the recent kidnapping incidents along the Obinze-Ihiagwa Road, very close to the university’s main site.
“Management also noted that these incidents happen very early in the mornings and late in the evenings.
“Consequently, students are directed to shun unnecessary movements out of or into the university between 6am and 6pm to avoid falling victim to the activities of these hoodlums.
“Students are also enjoined to be vigilant and inform their parents, guardians, or anyone else about their movements,” the statement read.
The Registrar further urged the students to reach the university’s Chief Security Officer through 08036761399 in case of an emergency.
Kidnappings have increased within the university’s host communities recently, with the separate abductions of four people, including a school teacher, on Monday on the Obinze/FUTO/Ihiagwa Road in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo.
Reacting to the development, the spokesman for the Imo Police Command, ASP Henry Okoye, said the command was on top of the situation.
“You and I know that the command has been recording a series of operational breakthroughs when it comes to kidnappings in that axis.
“Recently, we arrested and paraded six kidnappers and recovered pump-action and locally-made guns from them.
“We equally rescued a kidnapped victim,” Okoye said.
Kidnapping: Avoid unnecessary movements – FUTO tells students
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