(ABSU) who were kidnapped on Thursday.
The yet-to-be-confirmed number of students were kidnapped while
transiting on a bus on Okigwe-Uturu Road.
Kalu in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, described the incident
as devastating and evil.
He commended Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and Hope Uzodinma of Imo for
their efforts toward rescuing the victims from the criminals.
The former governor of Abia called on the residents of Abia and Imo
states to be vigilant, steadfast and peaceful, stressing that the safe
release of the abducted students remained paramount.
Kalu tasked government at all levels to work harmoniously in ensuring
the prompt and safe release of the abducted students.
“The abduction of students of Abia State University by unidentified
hoodlums along the Okigwe-Uturu Road is totally condemnable.
“The students are the future leaders and as such they don’t deserve to
go through this pain.
“I am touched and unhappy. All hands must be on deck to secure the
release of the abducted students.
“We must join hands with security agencies in exposing the perpetrators
of evil acts in society.
“I applaud the governors of Abia and Imo states for working closely with
other stakeholders in a bid to ensure the safe release of the abducted
students,’’ Kalu said.
He called on the ABSU community to be calm and optimistic, adding that
the fight against kidnapping and other vices were the collective
responsibility of all levels of government regardless of political
affiliation. (NAN)