Some students of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, have called for donations for the ransom placed on their friend and schoolmate, Miss Francisca Chioma, who was reportedly kidnapped on her way to attend a burial.
Chioma, a student of the Science Education Department in the institution, was said to have been missing since Friday, April 5, after she left Awka to attend a friend’s father’s burial in a community in Anambra State.
It was gathered that every attempt to reach her through her telephone proved abortive, as calls to her line were not responded to, creating panic and apprehension among her colleagues, friends, and family members.
The Chief Security Officer of the institution, Ken Chukwurah, confirmed the development, adding that relevant security agencies in the state have been alerted.
He revealed that the assailants had made contact with the family.
He said, “Yes, it is true. DSS has been fully in the picture since yesterday. We are working with them. We got information that one of our students was on her way to attend a funeral ceremony in a village outside Awka when the incident happened, and since then, she has not been found.
“It is important to also note that the incident did not happen in the school and we have to be clear about that. We have contacted the relevant security agencies and we hear the ‘kidnappers’ have contacted the family. Although, we are not aware if they have requested for any ransome or not.”
