Gunmen Invade University Of Calabar Staff Quarters, Abduct Lecturer, Wife And Daughte

UNICAL

Suspected gunmen have invaded the University of Calabar Residential Quarters and abducted a senior staff in the school of medical sciences, Dr. S. Ndifon, his wife and daughter to an unknown destination.

Sources in the school told newsmen that the gunmen invaded the school premises from the Obufa Esuk River which is behind the institution's staff quarters, with a sporadic gunshot shots to scare people away before gaining entrance into the lecturer’s house to abduct him and his family members.

The information officer of the university, Mr Eyo Effiong who confirmed the abduction said the matter has been reported to the police and investigation is in progress.

In the same vain, the only academic staff union of university Asuu, UNICAL chapter has consequently declared a seven days solidarity strike to press the management of the school and the government to immediately contain the deteriorating security situation in the school.

A statement from Asuu in UNICAL which made available to newsmen says a committee has also been set up to review the security situation and make recommendations