A University of Ilorin student, Miss Moyosore Bright from the Zoology Department, narrowly escaped abduction after boarding a minibus from the campus. The incident unfolded as she was heading towards her Tanke hostel following a lecture on Thursday.
Moyosore regained consciousness in a bush on the outskirts of Ilorin later that evening, having been rendered unconscious during the ordeal. Despite the ordeal, she courageously made her way to the police station to report the incident herself.
“There were no signs of violence on Moyosore, and her phone and other personal belongings were left intact.” Adetoun further stated, “Investigations are underway to apprehend the perpetrators.”
In a statement released on Sunday by the Police spokesperson Ejire Adeyemi Adetoun, the police affirmed their commitment to combating crime in Kwara State.
The statement read, “On 27th January, 2024 at about 2200hrs. The DPO Tanke received an information that a 100 level student of the University of Ilorin was abducted within the school premises.
“Upon receipt of the information,DPO and team responded promptly. Preliminary Investigation revealed that on 26th January, 2024 at about1400hrs a female student named Moyosore Bright of Zoology Department, University of Ilorin boarded a mini bus (korope) at the school terminus on main campus along side other students with the intent of heading to her hostel at Tanke.
“However, she suddenly regained consciousness in the bush at about 1900hrs of same day several kilometers away from Ilorin metropolis.
“No mark of violence on her while her mobile handset was intact but the following items were stolen from her:
- A gold chain
- ATM Cards
- 3000 naira.
“The Commissioner of Police CP VICTOR OLAIYA (psc+) reassures the public that the command will remain steadfast towards fighting all forms of crimes and criminalities while providing a secure environment for the good people of kwara.
” The CP further urged everyone to report any suspicious movement of person(s) or item(s) they come across to the nearest Police Station or through any of the following emergency contact numbers:-
“07032069501 or 08125275046. You can also reach out via the social media handle on X(formally Twitter) @kwara_ppro.”
