The management of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) in Imo State has raised the alarm over the increase in cases of kidnappings in the vicinity of the institution.
This was stated by the university secretary, Uba, in a memorandum issued on Tuesday.
Mr Uba said the university management had observed that the increase in kidnappings in the vicinity of the institution usually occurred “very early in the morning and late at night”.
“Students are therefore enjoined to avoid unnecessary movements within or outside the university between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm to avoid falling victim to the activities of these hoodlums,” Mr Uba said.
“Students are also urged to be vigilant and inform their parents, guardians or any other significant person of their movements,” he added.
The registrar provided the phone number of the university's security chief and asked students to contact him in case of emergency.
Repressive measures against kidnappers
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the combined security agencies have launched a specialised operation to eliminate the kidnappers terrorising residents of the area.
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Imo, like other states in southeastern Nigeria, has recently witnessed an increase in attacks by armed individuals.
Attacks often target security agencies, government officials and facilities.
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The Nigerian government has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of being responsible for the deadly attacks in the region. However, the group has repeatedly denied any involvement in the attacks.
IPOB is a group leading the agitation for an independent state of Biafra, which wants to separate the south-east and some parts of the south-south from Nigeria.