Nigerian private University closes indefinitely over kidnap of student by Gunmen

A Nigerian private University in Cross Rivers has announced its closure indefinitely following a kidnapping by one of its students by gunmen.

As reported by SaharaReporters, private University, Arthur Jarvis University in Cross Rivers was shut down indefinitely following an attack and kidnapping of one of the university’s students on Tuesday, July 19, by unknown gunmen.

According to reports, the gunmen suspected to be kidnappers stormed the institution on Tuesday night, kidnapped one student, and inflicted injuries on others.

In a circular issued Wednesday by the acting Registrar, Ughas Ngozi Felicia, the school directed parents and guardians to move their children and wards from the school premises within 24 hours.

According to the circular quoted by AIT, all the students of the university who are currently taking their examinations will continue in the next academic session on a date that will be announced later.

Also, final-year students who have their final research defense pending would be notified of the new date in due course.

The circular read, “The Management has approved the commencement of the 2021/2022 vacation with effect from Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

“All students are hereby expected to vacate the University premises, the date of resumption for the new academic session will be communicated in due course.

“All outstanding examinations will be taken at the beginning of the next session. Final year students will be notified of the date/details of their Project Defence.”