Five students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, were reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen after they attacked a private hostel in Ipara-Remo on Wednesday night, prompting the institution to suspend Thursday’s examination.
PUNCH Online learnt that the attackers invaded a private student hostel along Paraga Road, Ipara-Remo, one of the communities adjoining the polytechnic and operated for about 30 minutes while firing gunshots.
Although some students claimed that at least eight persons were abducted, the institution’s Students’ Union Government said five students were taken away, while the Police said it cannot immediately confirm the figure.
In a statement jointly signed by the SUG President, Akinpelu Timothy; General Secretary, Salau Saidat; and Public Relations Officer, Matthew Sonayon, the union described the attacked hostel as vulnerable because of its location.
“At approximately 7:45 p.m., suspected armed bandits attacked a private student hostel located along Paraga Road, Ipara. The hostel is situated in a remote area surrounded by thick bush, making it vulnerable and unsuitable as a safe residential environment for students.
