Grace Ayanbimpe, a professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology at the University of Jos, has been kidnapped by gunmen.
The professor and her husband were kidnapped early Monday morning by gunmen who stormed their home behind Haske Quarters, Lamingo in the state’s Jos North Local Government Area.
A resident of the community, Philip Dachung, confirmed the incident to the newspaper in Jos on Monday.
Dachung said, “The kidnappers came to their house around 2 am. They broke into their apartment and shot into the air. Neighbors who were terrified by sounds of gunshots could not come out for the fear of being hit by stray bullets.
“So, this morning, we discovered that the gunmen had taken the professor and her husband away. We don’t know where they are right now.”
An employee 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.”
Spokesman for the state police command, Ubah Ogaba, promised to get back with information on the incident later.
