The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Ibadan has confirmed the abduction of a 300-level female law student, identified as Tomisin, and appealed to members of the university community to remain calm as efforts continue to secure her safe return.
In a statement issued by the SUG President, Comrade Temidayo Adeboye, the union disclosed that Tomisin travelled on a religious retreat alongside the National General Director of the Scripture Union Student Fellowship, Engr. Uwem Cosmos, and eight other participants.
Tomisin, who serves as the National Secretary of the Scripture Union Student Fellowship, Nigeria, is also the Vice-President of the Scripture Union, University of Ibadan chapter.
The union dismissed reports claiming that eight University of Ibadan students were missing, clarifying that Tomisin is the only student of the institution currently unaccounted for.
According to Adeboye, the union has initiated necessary engagements to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and has established contact with relevant religious bodies and security agencies to facilitate intervention.
Reports indicate that Tomisin was returning from the Scripture Union National Conference held at the Camp of Faith in Okigwe, Imo State, when communication with her was lost.
Concerns over her whereabouts intensified after she failed to sit for her faculty examinations on Monday and Tuesday.
It was also gathered that another University of Ibadan student from the Department of Music who attended the conference returned safely, while the vehicle conveying the General Director of the fellowship remains unaccounted for.
Confirming the development, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ademola Lewis, said the university is aware of the incident, although it was not informed beforehand about the trip.
He added that efforts are ongoing to ensure the student’s safe return and urged members of the public to avoid spreading unverified information that could complicate ongoing efforts.
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