Gunmen Abduct 100-Level Female Student, Shoot Another Person in Plateau

Gunmen Abduct 100-Level Female Student, Shoot Another Person in Plateau

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 100-level female student of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, and shot another person during an attack on an off-campus student residential area in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident, which occurred at about 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, has heightened concerns over the safety of students living outside the university campus.

The abducted student was reportedly in the company of another female student when the attackers seized her. Her whereabouts remained unknown as of Sunday, November 1, while residents and members of the university community appealed to security agencies to secure her release.

A student of the institution, who spoke to journalists in Jos on condition of anonymity, confirmed the abduction and expressed concern over the growing insecurity in the university community.

“Yes, the student was taken away by the attackers last night, and we have not seen her since then. She lives off-campus, but I don’t know her personally,” the student said.

He appealed to security agencies to intensify efforts to locate the abducted undergraduate and ensure her safe return.

A staff member of the university also confirmed that the management was aware of a reported shooting incident in one of the off-campus student residential areas.

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According to the staff member, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak publicly, the latest incident was the second reported shooting in the area within four weeks.

“While the incident did not occur within the university campus, which remains our direct responsibility to secure, we are deeply concerned that any of our students living off-campus should face such threats to their safety,” the staff member said.

The university management expressed concern over the exposure of students residing outside the institution to security threats, noting that it had been making efforts to provide safer accommodation within the campus.

The administration of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shadrack Best, has reportedly prioritised the provision of secure on-campus accommodation for students. However, financial constraints have limited the institution’s capacity to accommodate a relatively small proportion of its student population.

The university currently has accommodation for only about 1,000 students in its halls of residence, despite having nearly 20,000 students.

The staff member said the institution would continue to engage relevant authorities to expand accommodation facilities and strengthen security arrangements for students.

He also acknowledged the support of Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, who is the university’s Visitor, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in providing critical infrastructure for the institution.

The latest attack has renewed concerns about the security of students living in private hostels and residential communities around Plateau State University, particularly those who cannot secure accommodation within the campus.

Efforts to obtain comments from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful as of the time the initial reports were filed. The command’s spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo, could not be reached for an official reaction.

The circumstances surrounding the abduction, the identity of the attackers and the condition of the person who was shot were not immediately clear.

Meanwhile, students and members of the university community are calling for stronger security measures in Bokkos to prevent further attacks and protect residents, particularly students living outside the university premises.