Abducted FUTO students regain freedom
Two female students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, Imo State, who were abducted along the road between the institution and Ihiagwa community, have regained their freedom. The students were abducted on Sunday. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Orakwe Ezugwu, confirmed their release in a statement issued on Friday. He said, “The students are currently […] Abducted…
Two female students from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) in Imo State have been freed following their abduction along the road between the university and the Ihiagwa community. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2026. This was confirmed by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Orakwe Ezugwu, in a statement released on Friday.
He stated that the students are now being provided with medical care and psychological support at the FUTO Medical Centre. The university management has officially confirmed the safe return of the two female students who were taken during a security incident on campus. Additionally, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. I.N.S. Dozie, has personally visited the students to check on their well-being.
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