A female student of the Zoology Department, University of Ilorin, Moyosore Bright, has escaped unhurt after being a victim in a case of attempted kidnap and robbery.
This disclosure was made in a press statement dated 28th January 2024, released to Journalists in Ilorin by the Kwara Police command Public Relations Officer, DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun Anipr.
The release stated that ” on 26th January, 2024 at about 1400hrs, a female student named Moyosore Bright of Zoology Department, University of Ilorin boarded a mini bus (korope) at the school terminus on main campus alongside other students with the intent of heading to her hostel at Tanke”.
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The police statement was silent on what ensued between the point of boarding the mini bus and when she came to consciousness at about 1900hrs in a bush, several kilometers away from Ilorin metropolis.
The release noted that there was ” no mark of violence on her while her handset was intact but the following items were stolen from her: 1. A gold chain 2. ATM Cards 3. 3000 naira. Investigation is ongoing to track down the culprits who perpetrated this act”.
Meanwhile, the Kwara State Commissioner of police, CP Victor Olaiya (psc+) has given a reassurance to the general public that the state Police command will ” remain steadfast towards fighting all forms of crimes and criminalities” towards ensuring a secure environment for good people of Kwara.
The CP urged every residents to report ” any suspicious movement of person(s) or item(s)” to the nearest Police Station or through any of the following emergency contact numbers: 07032069501 or 08125275946.
Citizens can also reach out to the police command via the social media handle on X(formerly Twitter) @kwara_ppro.
