Gunmen Kidnap Varsity Don, Husband in Jos

By Seriki Adinoyi

A Medical Microbiology professor with the University of Jos, Plateau State, Grace Ayanbimpe, has been kidnapped along with her husband by some gunmen.

The incident, which occurred Monday morning at Haske quarters along Lamingo road in Jos North Local Government Area, saw the assailants breaking into the house of the university don.

A resident of the community, Mr. Philip Dachung, confirmed the abduction to THISDAY, saying: “It was last night around 2 am when the kidnappers came to their house. They broke into their apartment and shot into the air. Neighbours who were terrified by sounds of gunshots could not come out.

“So, at day break this morning, we realised that the gunmen had taken the professor and her husband away. We don’t know where they are right now.”

A member of staff of the University of Jos, who also confirmed the incident, said: “This morning, we got information that Prof. Grace Ayanbimpe of Department of Medical Microbiology was abducted from their residence along 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.”

The Head of the Department of Medical Microbiology of the University, Dr. Mark Okolo, declined to speak on the incident.

Also, the spokesman of the state Police Command, Mr. Ubah Ogaba, said he was going to get details on the abduction across to journalists later.