The Ogun State Police Command says it has launched a manhunt for gunmen who abducted an unspecified number of persons suspected to be students from a private hostel in the Ipara area of Ogun State, with tactical teams and intelligence operatives intensifying rescue efforts.
PUNCH Metro learnt on Thursday that the attack, which occurred on Wednesday night, targeted a private student hostel located along Paraga Road, Ipara, where students of the Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Sapaade, reside off campus.
The incident was said to have sparked panic among students and residents, with conflicting reports circulating on social media over the number of victims allegedly abducted.
Reacting to the incident on Thursday, the Students’ Union Government of the institution, in a statement by its president, Timothy Akinpelu, and public relations officer, Francis Mathew, clarified that the attack did not occur within the polytechnic campus.
The union explained that the gunmen invaded the private hostel at about 7:45pm, noting that the facility is situated in an isolated location, making it difficult for nearby residents to respond promptly.
