Five students kidnapped as gunmen attack Ogun polytechnic hostel

At slightest 5 students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade. GAPOSA, Ogun State, were reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen on Wednesday.

DAILY POST gathered that the incidental occurred astatine astir 8 p.m. on Wednesday when the attackers invaded a backstage pupil hostel on Paraga Road, Ipara-Remo, 1 of the communities adjoining the polytechnic.

It was learnt that the onslaught lasted for astir 30 minutes, during which the assailants allegedly fired gunshots and abducted respective students.

Following the incident, the polytechnic absorption suspended each examinations scheduled for Thursday.

“Following the unfortunate incidental that occurred yesterday, today’s introspection has been cancelled. However, tomorrow’s introspection remains scheduled arsenic planned. If determination is immoderate alteration regarding tomorrow’s examination, an authoritative announcement volition beryllium communicated promptly.

“For now, each students are encouraged to stay calm, enactment positive, and proceed preparing for their examinations. We are hopeful that the concern volition beryllium resolved soon,” the announcement read.

The Students’ Union Government, SUG confirmed that 5 students were affected.

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