Benue State was thrown into panic as unidentified gunmen stormed the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), abducting an undisclosed number of students in a daring late-night attack.
According to reports from students, the assailants struck suddenly, causing chaos on campus as they fired sporadically before forcefully taking their victims.
Witnesses described the attack as terrifying, with many students fleeing for safety while others were helplessly taken away.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement, but security agencies have reportedly been mobilized to track down the kidnappers and ensure the safe return of the students.
This latest attack has raised fresh concerns about the deteriorating security situation in Benue, with students and residents calling for urgent government intervention.
More details to follow as the situation unfolds.
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