NANS Condemns Kidnapping of UNIJOS Student, Demands Action

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed outrage over the kidnapping of a student from the University of Jos (UNIJOS), who was abducted while traveling to Kaduna. The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of N30 million.

NANS President Olushola Oladoja issued a statement on Tuesday, condemning the incident as a reflection of the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria. He highlighted disturbing evidence of the student's inhumane treatment while in captivity and criticized the slow response of local and federal authorities to the plight of students.

Oladoja called for urgent intervention from relevant authorities to address the broader security challenges facing the country. He emphasized that no Nigerian student should endure such cruel and dehumanizing experiences, and warned that failure to meet their demands within 48 hours would lead to nationwide protests by Nigerian students, disrupting socio-economic and academic activities.