Orji Kalu calls for swift rescue of kidnapped ABSU students

 

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has tasked security agencies to ensure the swift rescue of students of the Abia State University (ABSU) who were kidnapped on Thursday.

MuchTalksBlog reports that a yet-to-be-confirmed number of ABSU students were kidnapped; while transiting on a bus on Okigwe-Uturu Road.

Orji Kalu described the incident as devastating and evil. He made this known in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. However, he commended Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and Hope Uzodinma of Imo for their efforts toward rescuing the victims from the criminals.

Equally important, the former governor of Abia called on the residents of Abia and Imo states to be vigilant; steadfast and peaceful, stressing that the safe release of the abducted students remained paramount.

Also, Orji Kalu tasked government at all levels to work harmoniously in ensuring the prompt and safe release of the abducted students.

“The abduction of students of Abia State University by unidentified hoodlums along the Okigwe-Uturu Road is totally condemnable. The students are the future leaders and as such they don’t deserve to go through this pain.

“I am touched and unhappy. All hands must be on deck to secure the release of the abducted students.

“We must join hands with security agencies in exposing the perpetrators of evil acts in society. I applaud the governors of Abia and Imo states for working closely with other stakeholders in a bid to ensure the safe release of the abducted students,’’ Kalu said.

Meanwhile, the senator has called on the ABSU community to be calm and optimistic; adding that the fight against kidnapping and other vices were the collective responsibility of all levels of government; regardless of political affiliation.