Gunmen Monday abducted a Professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology of the University of Jos, Grace Ayanbimpe, alongside her husband in Jos the Plateau state capital.
Blueprint gathered that the gunmen were said to have stormed the couple’s residence behind Haske Quarters, Lamingo in Jos North local government area of the state and effected the abduction.
A University of Jos staff, who spoke under anonymity said, “This morning, we got information that Prof Grace Ayanbimpe of the Department of Medical Microbiology was abducted from her residence with her husband.
“Please, pray for their safe and quick release from their abductors. May we also see the end of insecurity in our country.”
Also, a resident of the community, Philip Dachung, confirmed the incident to reporters in Jos, saying “The kidnappers attacked the professor’s home around 3 am. They broke into their apartment and shot into the air. Neighbours who were terrified by gunshots could not come out for fear of being hit by stray bullets.
“So, this morning, we discovered that the gunmen had taken the professor and her husband away. We don’t know where they are right now.”
Spokesman of state police command, Ubah Ogaba confirmed the incident in a text message, explaining: “The Command received a report of kidnapping of a man and his wife, behind Stanel Oil Lamingo, Jos.”
